Last Child in the Woods

Camping in the garden, riding bikes through the woods, climbing trees, collecting bugs and butterflies, picking wildflowers, running through piles of autumn leaves, cooking over a campfire, and telling ghost stories under the stars — somewhere, the pleasures of a free-range childhood have been lost. And with the indoor habits of today's children come other problems: epidemic obesity, attention-deficit disorder, isolation, and childhood depression.

This urgent book, which has inspired the influential international movement Leave No Child Inside, has not only highlighted the problem and sparked debate; it also offers practical advice on how to help children enjoy the natural world—starting in our parks and gardens, homes, and schools.

This is a clarion call, brilliantly written, compelling, and irresistibly persuasive—a book to change minds and lives.

Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv captures the essence of reconnecting with nature and provides a road map for rediscovering the joys of outdoor adventures for children and families alike.