Making the Children’s Year

Making the Children’s Year: Seasonal Waldorf Crafts with Children

Thirty years since its original publication, The Children’s Year has been a much-loved book that has never been out of print. Now called Making the Children’s Year, with color illustrations and new projects that bring it up to date, it will appeal to a new generation of people keen to engage children in creative play, the seasons and the joy of handcrafting.

Marije Rowling has revisited the book she originally coauthored with two friends and brings new inspiration and ideas to a modern readership. Packed with all kinds of crafts, from paper crafting to building dens, she brings the seasons into the home. From beginners to experienced crafters, this book as a gift for parents and adults seeking to make toys that will inspire children—and to provide an alternative to a throwaway culture.

A previous edition of this book was published by Hawthorn Press as The Children’s Year.

About the Author

Marije Rowling was an art teacher in Holland before she came to study in England. A wife and mother, Marije has spent her time as a homemaker, crafter, artist, and teacher, weaving the Waldorf thread into a very rich tapestry.