Let's Play Outside

Let's Play Outside

"With this book, youngsters can discover many different ways to enjoy the outside-at a playground, in a park, in safe neighborhood streets, or in one's own backyard- including running, biking, swinging, hula-hooping, doing handstands, and exploring. Featuring bright photos of children in motion from mixed backgrounds and abilities"-- “Pat Rumbaugh is a vital living example of playfulness, and amplifies the effects of her life through the focus of this book. Follow its leads, which by showing kids exuberantly cavorting outside―experiencing―manifold play activities, the often disregarded but vital play message gets across.” --Dr. Stuart Brown, founder, National Institute for Play “This beautiful book is a testament to the joys and wonder of outdoor play. The photographs are stunning and the perfect accompaniment to the text. This book encourages those who live and work with children to send the little ones outside.” --Rae Pica, early childhood consultant and author A beautifully simple book celebrating and inspiring the magic of outdoor play, Let's Play Outside connects children with familiar experiences and opens their eyes to new ways to play. The joy and energy jump right off the page! --Amanda Morgan, creator of Not Just Cute Pat Rumbaugh is the cofounder of Let’s Play America and is affectionately known by many as “The Play Lady.” She founded the play advocacy organization TakomaPlays! in Takoma Park, Maryland, and was a physical education teacher and coach for more than 25 years. Pat lives in Takoma Park. Let’s Play Outside! is her first book with Star Bright Books.