This book in the Steve Parish Backyard Kids series is for the whole f amily's entertainment. It encourages children to get away from the elect ronic world of computer games and television and uncover the enchanting hidden world of living things just outside in their backyards! Activitie s include gardening, spotlighting, star gazing, arts and crafts, birdwat ching and heaps more. It also includes indoor activities for those rare rainy days. You could never imagine there was so much to do in the humbl e backyard. It will give your kids an experience up close with nature th at will remain with them into adulthood. And it's fun for parents and ca rers too! Perfect for 5 year olds and up.