Step inside Whimsy’s cosy Book Nook to discover the book of the month, meet its author and the inspiration behind the story. This chapter helps children feel excited and ready to begin their new reading adventure.

Bring the story to life through a themed recipe and the first creative activity of the month. Children can bake, make and explore ideas inspired by the book while creating something they can enjoy and feel proud of.

Meet an inspiring person from history and discover how their ideas, courage or determination helped to shape the world we live in today. Children are encouraged to consider what they can learn from their story and how it might inspire their own lives.

Discover a famous artist, explore their life and learn to recognise the ideas, techniques and styles that made their work special. Children will then create their own artwork or craft inspired by the artist of the month.

Travel with Roo to an extraordinary place somewhere in the world, whether it is an official natural wonder or simply somewhere we think deserves to be one! Through Roo’s illustrated journal, children will discover the landscape, meet a fascinating local animal and explore a physical geography or Earth science topic, such as rain shadows, caves, tsunamis or the formation of tornadoes.

Join Whimsy in her garden for a seasonal nature activity that encourages children to step outside and look more closely at the world around them. Each month they will also discover something safe to forage and meet a creature that may be living in their own garden or local green space.

Take a closer look at the month’s main nature theme, from the night sky and animal migration to fungi, rockpools and wildflowers. Children will discover fascinating facts before completing a practical activity that encourages them to observe, investigate and explore.

Each month ends with one more curious corner of the natural world to investigate. Children might learn about moon phases, animal tracks and scat, life cycles, weather or another topic connected to the monthly theme before completing a final hands-on craft activity.