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Summary: Natural loose parts! The best kept secret in an early childhood professional's world. Not only are natural loose parts super versatile, but they are cheap or free to get hold of and can encourage the most incredible learning journey for your tamariki. They're items that engage the senses. How do they look? How do they feel? What sound do they make when I bang them? What do they become when combined with a range of other natural loose parts and when I let my imagination take flight? That's what this book, What if? Play inspired by nature, is all about. Taking a range of natural loose parts and letting a child's imagination guide them into creating something incredible. One child may look at a rock and see a fragile little bird egg, encouraging them to create a safe and secret little hidden nest. Another child may see that same rock as the body of a bug, leading them to create a bug wonderland full of hiding spots and adventure trails for their bug to discover. So, head out, connect with Papatuanuku, whilst foraging for some natural treasures and let their (and your!) imagination guide you into creating something incredible. (Publisher)