HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Parents often face a familiar balancing act: helping children learn and grow while making sure they still have plenty of time to simply be kids.
A new interactive picture book, Backyard Stew, offers a playful way to bring those goals together. Written by Heather C. Morris, the story invites young readers to turn an ordinary backyard into an imaginative outdoor kitchen. The book made the USA Today best-seller list.
Children follow along as they gather pretend ingredients, including wild strawberries, wild onions, dandelions and sticks, and use them to create a nature-inspired stew. The adventure encourages curiosity and imaginative play while giving families an easy prompt to explore the outdoors together.
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