A great book to help introduce the concept of forest bathing to children and their caregivers. With ideas for forest bathing in the back of the book and tips, this is a valuable resource to help connect with nature and prioritize our mental health and well being.

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I adore this book and the illustrations. Its so pretty and colourful and full of joy. I really hope it gets published as a board book as well as a picture book. I appreciate the guide at the end of the book for the adults - explaining the history of forest bathing, different ways to explore, and a whole slew of activities.

A great choice for anyone who enjoys nature and spending time in the forest with young children. This will appeal to forest school co-ops and homeschoolers as well. Forest bathing is a concept that I feel passionate about, and was glad to see a book introducing children to the idea of being one with nature. I was worried it was going to be described too literally at first, but the idea of meditating and enjoying one's surroundings was emphasized.

At the end, the author explains the Japanese concept of forest bathing as well as some ways to be safe when exploring the natural environment.

Forest Bath by Jen Barton is an absolute delight! This cute and quick read is perfect for parents looking to inspire their little ones to explore and appreciate the outdoors. The book beautifully encourages a sense of wonder for nature, and I love that it includes fun activities at the end to make outdoor adventures even more engaging. Teaching kids gratitude for the world around them from a young age is so important, and this book does a fantastic job of fostering that mindset.

As someone who will soon be an aunt, I already know this will be a perfect gift for my sister-in-law and future niece or nephew! Highly recommend this for any parent, teacher, or caregiver looking to nurture a love for nature in young children.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review this book before its release!

I couldn't decide if it was pitting dirty against clean in its attempt to relate the two, no clue what kids would think. I was too caught up in that to even be able to give a numerical rating. Am I losing it?

I voluntarily read & reviewed an ARC for this provided by the publisher, APA & NetGalley.