The Handbook of Forgotten Skills

An inspiring, fully illustrated guide to timeless life skills and outdoor adventures. The Handbook of Forgotten Skills introduces children to more than 30 old-fashioned skills—perfect for curious minds, adventurous spirits, and those craving a slower, hands-on way of living.

Why We Love It

This book is a celebration of simple pleasures and practical know-how. With charming illustrations and engaging storytelling, it brings classic skills back to life for a new generation. Whether it’s skipping stones, using a compass, or growing your own tomatoes, every chapter offers a gentle invitation to explore, create, and connect with the world around you.

Named one of The Telegraph's best children’s books of 2023, it’s a delightful mix of nostalgia and empowerment—perfect for family reading, school libraries, or as a meaningful gift.

Product Features

• Features 30+ practical life skills, from sewing on a button to mending a sock
  

• Chapters include step-by-step guides and the story behind each skill

• Beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris Duriez

• Written by Natalie Crowley and Elaine Batiste, experts in outdoor learning and creative living

• Hardback; 112 pages of timeless inspiration

• Dimensions: 270 x 210 mm