The Handbook of Forgotten Skills

Rediscover the joy of classic skills with the Handbook of Forgotten Skills: Timeless Fun for a New Generation. This beautifully illustrated guide by Elaine Batiste and Natalie Crowley takes readers on a nostalgic journey, offering step-by-step instructions for a variety of engaging activities. Turn back the clock to simpler times and immerse yourself in hours of fun.

While reading this informative and fun book, kids will learn how to tie knots, make a bird feeder, write a thank-you note, bake a pie, build a campfire, use a compass, grow and dry herbs, mend a sock, create natural dyes, and so much more. 

Each chapter, illustrated by Chris Duriez, provides clear and detailed instructions along with fascinating historical insights. Did you know that lemonade was believed to help fight the plague in Paris, or that paper airplanes gained popularity during World War II due to a shortage of traditional toys? With an array of activities to explore, the Handbook of Forgotten Skills is a delightful and educational gift that children and adults alike will cherish and return to time and again.