In Spring, when snow and ice has melted away, rivers become alive with sound. Rivers and riverbanks are wonderfully diverse habitats, home to a rich variety of plants and animals. Throughout human history, rivers have been used as means of transportation, as territory markers and as sources of food. And humans have recognised and revered the wild power of rivers. In this issue we include three traditional tales that help to answer some of our questions about rivers. What are rivers? How are they formed? Can their power be harnessed? Who makes their river a home?
By the time you have read this issue, we hope that you will be able to... make a river swimmer, create a dot painting, write a river song, bake a beaver tail... and much more!
Each issue of A Year and a Day seasonal magazine includes stories, activities, and several additional seasonally-themed pages, including recipes, posters and facts.
Collect every issue of A Year and a Day to use with children throughout the seasons, year after year.