Sometimes I Feel Like a River

Following the huge success of Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox, this companion book is a lyrical celebration of our relationship to the natural world.

Book Description
In each of twelve short poems, a child tells us how or why they feel like the sun, a river, a mountain, a cloud, the rain, a forest and more. Their deeply felt connections and identification with these wonders point to how much we are all part of the natural world. Each poem comes to life through vivid, playful illustrations that show the children immersed in their surroundings. The book serves as a gentle call to action — to notice, appreciate, preserve and protect our environment, while delighting in all its beauty.

A mindfulness activity — A Mindful Walk or Roll — invites young readers to use their senses to experience their surroundings to the fullest. Includes a brief author’s note that highlights our connections to the natural world.
Post-Reading Activities/ Just for Fun!
Make a Mobile
Materials:
- Use any recycled material such as a left over delivery box or a cereal box Paint, markers, crayons or pencils
- Scissors
- String
- Branch found outside on the ground. Please do not break off a branch from a living tree
Instructions:
- Inspired by the book, choose three elements from nature that you connect with to make your mobile
- Trace the elements on the cardboard using a pencil
- Carefully cut out the three elements
- Paint or colour the three elements
- Hang the elements on a stick using the string
- Hang it up and enjoy!
- Now go outside and explore your surroundings. 😊😊