The Kite Hill Kids: Discovering Nature

The Kite Hill Kids are a group of young friends, a bit like you; they just happen to have lots of fun playing outside!

Jump into their world and discover what fun it is to go kite flying or butterfly hunting, what wildlife you might find in your own garden or local park, if only you looked – a stag beetle under a tree root, a hedgehog under a pile of leaves or a robin nesting in an old tin can!

Whether you live in a town, city or the countryside, you’ll discover how amazing the Natural World can be and how much fun it is finding out about it!

Either in a safe home environment or exploring further afield with their parents and friends, follow Tilly, Fred, Jin, Bill, Pritee and Ayla, discover for yourself the wonderful world of Nature and lots of activities to enjoy!

Wendy Hughes’ love of story-telling and delight in the Natural World has inspired her to write the Kite Hill Kids stories, which celebrate the fun that outdoor play and discovery can bring to young children. ‘I have very special childhood memories including fishing for sticklebacks with my Dad, making dens with my friends in the back garden, feeding the birds with my Grandma and bug hunting with my own children. My stories celebrate the importance of free play and independent discovery in childhood; what better place to start than the Natural World outside – a place of wonder and delight, even in a city environment!