BEYOND THE LAST PAGE

Let curiosity take root.

Little ideas for reading, noticing and making.
For families, carers and classrooms to enjoy together.

01 / OUT & ABOUT

A little nature noticing.

Find a tree. Take your time. See what you see.

Look up, look down. What is growing in the branches? What is happening around the roots? Leave living things where you find them.
Collect a few observations. Draw a leaf, describe the bark, or make a list of colours. You can point or sketch instead of writing.
Imagine its story. Who might shelter here? What might this tree have seen through the seasons?
Come back another day. What has changed? What has stayed the same?

A thought to take with you: Even a very big tree began as something small.

02 / READ & REFLECT

There is no hurry, and no right answer. Follow your child’s lead, make space for their feelings and let them choose how much they want to share.

Start with the story+

Which part of the oak’s story do you remember most? How do you think the gardener feels about his old friend? What do you notice in the pictures?

Make room for memories+

Can you think of a place or a thing that matters to you? What makes it special? Would you like to draw it or tell someone about it?

Imagine what comes next+

What could the carpenter make with the oak’s wood? How might those things become part of somebody else’s story?

Find a little hope+

What helps you when something changes? Who could you talk to? What is one small thing you are looking forward to?

03 / IMAGINE & CREATE

Like the old oak’s wood, everyday objects can have another chapter. Ask a grown-up to help choose clean, safe materials.

Choose your starting point. A small cardboard box, a paper bag or a piece of scrap paper is enough.
Wonder what it could become. A tiny bookshelf? A home for an imaginary squirrel? A picture of your favourite tree?
Make it your own. Fold, colour and decorate. Ask a grown-up for help with scissors or other tools.
Tell its new story. Share what it used to be, what it has become and why you chose it.

Keep it simple. The idea matters more than a perfect finish.

MORE WAYS TO SHARE A STORY

Discover the visual storytelling edition and companion BSL activity book in development.