On the Nature Trail

Description Maker Jump-start curiosity with this take-along field guide for children ages 4 to 8. From worms, birds, and spiders to trees, flowers, and clouds, young explorers learn what to look and listen for wherever they are — whether in a nature preserve, an urban park, or a suburban backyard. Seek-and-find lists, on-the-trail art projects, and discovery games get kids engaged in hands-on learning about nature, and a real pull-out magnifying glass helps them get a close-up glimpse of leaf veins, seed pods, and tiny insects. Filled with activities, checklists, and stickers, this interactive nature guide belongs in every kid’s backpack. Oana Befort is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator whose watercolors are inspired by natural motifs, vintage books and folklore. Originally from Romania, she now lives in the Midwest with her husband and two kids. Before moving to the States, Oana graduated the National University of Art in Bucharest, with a Masters in Graphic Design and Visual Communication.