The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play by Laura Brand

Make everyday moments more magical with The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play by Laura Brand, with a foreword by Fearne Cotton.

This beautifully designed guide shares 50 simple, imaginative activities to bring more creativity, calm and connection into family life. Created to encourage playful bonding with children while also nurturing your own sense of joy, it’s full of easy, low-prep ideas that turn everyday moments into something special.

From moon sand and flower soup to nature wands and seasonal crafts, each activity is designed to be mindful, flexible and fun, whether you’ve got five minutes or a whole afternoon. Laura Brand shares honest, funny reflections throughout, drawn from her own experience of parenting and testing these ideas in real life.

Organised by seasons and covering indoor, outdoor and on-the-go play, The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play is a warm, practical companion for families who want less screen time and more connection, creativity and shared joy in the everyday.