Everyday Play

Busy days can leave little time for fun, but there is almost always space for a bit of play. In this family guide, Kate Ritchie gathers recipes, hands-on activities and plenty of ideas for turning ordinary routines into something more memorable.

The book is built around three threads: noticing and enjoying the natural world, letting creativity loose, and the simple pleasure of doing things together as a family. Its suggestions aim to make everyday life feel a little more special without requiring much planning.

Readers are invited to try things such as baking brownies, scrambling eggs just right or making a cheese toastie. They can also fold a paper plane, draw a comic or put together a spooky Halloween costume, or plan a perfect beach day, set up a book club with friends or grow a garden from bare ground.