Simplicity always is in vogue. Four recent books are a winning nod to simple — in concept, in design and in their expectations of readers. Two of the titles are for children, but they'll resonate with anyone who sees the world through the filter of nature.
By Alexandra Frey and Autumn Totton
The Experiment, 192 pages, $14.95
The authors make clear that this book wasn't intended for the outdoorsy set. Rather, they want to draw people to nature, to realize its benefits for body and soul. Created by The Mindfulness Project, a meditation center in London, the guide-journal is something like an activity book for adults. There is a collection of exercises that will help users see nature in small ways, mindful to the little things eclipsed by the distractions of modern life. The point is: Slow down, and see nature as an act of self-care. "Start with the nature you know and then keep on exploring," the authors write. Getting down on your lawn might prove the best place to begin.
By Lucy Davidson
Princeton Architectural Press, 144 pages, $16.95
