The Plant Detectives
Cat is excited about a move to their new house, but her brother Mark rarely leaves his room. He didn’t want to move and has no interest in the neighborhood. When the snow melts, she wonders what the plants are that grow in their garden. She becomes a “plant detective” to uncover the colorful new flowers that emerge. Her neighbor David helps and offers tips to grow her own plants.
Will Mark come around to join Cat and David on their adventures detecting flowers, going to plant swaps, and stopping the invaders from taking over the garden?
Letterboxing with Kids
Once you try letterboxing, it’s hard not to get hooked. It combines the thrill of the hunt with a love of discovery of exploring new places, or rediscovering your own town. It’s a low-key adventure, away from crowds and expensive attractions and encourages you to get outside and explore.
It’s a journey that helps you to discover new places, similar to a treasure hunt. You only need a few supplies that are reasonably priced, so it’s easy to get started. Plus, there is so much variety with letterboxes hidden around the world; it’s an activity that you can try whenever you like.
This guide is written for parents, teachers, troop leaders, and others who want to take kids on a letterboxing hunt. It will show you the basics you need to get started. The author has taken her kids letterboxing from a young age. She has also introduced Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops as well as nieces and nephews so she shares tips on what she’s found works best with kids.