Children’s / Teenage general interest: Handicrafts
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Animetrics: A Striking Geometric Sticker
Book SynopsisFeaturing 12 striking animal portraits to complete, Animetrics is an innovative new 'colour by numbers' sticker book with more than 1,400 stickers. The numbered shapes on each page can be filled with corresponding stickers to create intricate and stunning geometric artworks. Animetrics is the ultimate sticker-by-numbers challenge for children and adults alike.Coming soon (Christmas 2018):9781780555867 Geometrics
£11.69
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Mythic World: Colour Timeless Legends
Book SynopsisA new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes, whose detailed illustrations are loved by adults and children alike.Mythic World features over 55 mythical creatures and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known creatures alongside some you might not have discovered before, each scene shows them interacting with and morphing out of some of the most distinctive landscapes in our world today. Warring giants morph out of The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, petrified trolls come back to life in Icelandic rock formations, the Bhutanese Druk emerges from Mount Everest's cloudy summit and much more.Colour and discover the classical myths of Ancient Greece and Rome; celtic folklore from Ireland and Scotland; oriental tales from Japan and China; and norse sagas from across Scandinavia. Pages at the back of the book provide a brief introduction to each mythical creature and explain the inspiration and rationale behind each illustration.
£9.89
Scholastic Pokemon Origami Fold Your Own Pokemon
Book SynopsisTurn your favourite Pokémon into folded art with the easy origamiprojects in Pokémon Origami: Fold Your Own Pokémon! Eighty full-colourpages featuring 48 pages of instructions and all the specialsheets of origami paper needed to complete 10 Pokémon!
£10.44
Design Originals Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners: Groovy Gimp,
Book SynopsisLearn all the essential stitches and skills you need to master the colorful art of plastic lacing. 17 simple but fun projects are provided for making zipper pulls, key chains, bracelets, decorations and more, using both 4-strand and 6-strand lacing techniques. Every braid is clearly illustrated, so instructions are a cinch to follow.
£5.69
Tuttle Publishing Japanese Origami for Beginners Kit
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£16.32
Fox Chapel Publishing Pixel Craft with Perler Beads: More Than 50 Super
Book SynopsisPixel Craft with Perler Beads is a fun project book containing more than 50 exciting design ideas for digital-inspired jewellery, coasters, frames, boxes, toys and more, using fusible craft beads. With no crafting experience necessary, you'll produce great results in no time thanks to Choly Knight's clear directions and step-by-photographs!Colourful, inexpensive beads from Perler(R), Hama(R), or Artkal(R) are ideal for recreating the retro 8-bit era of blocky video games. As well as learning the basics of assembling and fusing beads, you'll also pick up useful tips on tools, pegboards and adhesives.Making trendy pixelated wearables, jewellery and decorations for your home has never been easier or more enjoyable. Your creations will look as if they have just stepped off a screen!
£6.93
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 200 sheets Hokusai Prints 6 15 cm
Book SynopsisThis paper pack contains 200 high-quality, 6-inch origami sheets printed with colorful Woodblock Prints by Hokusai. The famous Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849), is best known for his woodblock print series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. The artist behind the world-famous The Great Wave off Kanagawa, Hokusai lived and worked in what is now modern day Tokyo during the Edo Period. This origami paper pack includes: 200 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 colorful woodblock prints Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Step-by-step instructions for 5 easy-to-fold origami projectsThese origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 carefully selected prints, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. Warm up
£8.54
Scholastic US Sew Mini Animals
Book SynopsisA companion to Sew Mini Treats, this title is all about easy-to-makeand flawlessly adorable animals. Comes with punch out patterns,pre cut eyes and noses, needles, and thread to create more than10 soft cuties.
£18.24
Tuttle Publishing The Ultimate Book of Origami Animals:
Book SynopsisFold your favorite origami animals—from cute Panda Cubs, Kittens and Penguins to the menacing Great White Shark and Tyrannosaurus Rex.The step-by-step instructions in this book show you how to fold 120 amazing animal origami models. Once you're done folding them, you can decorate your creations with eye stickers to create a truly lifelike collection of creatures.The following are just a few of the unique origami projects your whole family will enjoy creating with this book: Three different kinds of cuddly Dogs and Cats A pride of Lions A floppy-eared Elephant, complete with pleated trunk and pile of poop! A spiny-but-cute Porcupine—watch your fingers! A sleepy-eyed Sloth—hang him upside down for a nap A Panda parent and baby—including bamboo to munch on! A playful Otter with her fishy snack A friendly Flying Squirrel An adorable pair of Bunnies, complete with crunchy Carrots! Snakes, Lizards, Sharks, Crustaceans, Primates, Dinosaurs, and so much more! The folded animal projects range from easy to challenging, and each one is clearly labeled with the difficulty level. Start with simple models and move on to the intermediate and challenging animals as your build your origami skills! Japanese author Fumiaki Shingu is one of the world's leading origami experts, having published over 20 books on the subject. Fumiaki is an avid proponent of the art of origami in Japan, and he specializes in creating fun and easy-to-fold original origami models.
£12.74
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 500 sheets Kaleidoscope Patterns 4
Book SynopsisThis pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different colourful and attractive kaleidoscope prints.
£12.23
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 500 Sheets Nature Photo Patterns 6
Book SynopsisThis pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colourful and attractive nature photographs. These photographs of nature were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters.
£11.70
Scholastic US Destroy the Horcruxes
Book SynopsisDestroy the Horcruxes by wrecking this official activity book! You''ll take down Lord Voldemort, one page at a time. Inspired by the films of Harry Potter.If you''ve ever wanted to destroy a Horcrux and defeat Voldemort and his followers like Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, or Neville Longbottom, this book is for you!Destroy the Horcrux on each of the pages in the activity book by dripping orange juice on it, ripping it to shreds, or coloring all over it. Your goal is to wreck these pages by any means possible, just like in the Harry Potter films.This book also includes fun facts about the Dark objects seen in the films of Harry Potter, like the Hand of Glory, cursed necklace, and a whole lot more. This is the perfect activity book for any Harry Potter fan-and a great way to practice stress management!
£10.44
Klutz Mini Bake Shop Klutz
Book SynopsisCreate and decorate your own mini cakes, cookies, and pies with easy-peasy, no BAKE, air-dry clay. This kit includes all of the "ingredients" and instructions for rolling out clay just like fondant. Make faux flowers, stack on the sprinkles, add expressive faces and more! Display your clay creations on a mini cake stand or in a bakery box to highlight your baking talents! It's a bake shop of cute clay confectionary.
£17.24
GMC Publications Forest Craft
Book SynopsisWith an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, Forest Craft presents a range of simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards. The author, Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodland, getting to know the trees in your local area and learning about their characteristics and suitability for whittling. . Projects such as a kazoo, mini furniture, duck call, rhythm sticks and elder wand. . Includes a thorough guide to the basic tools and equipment that are required, the timber he recommends and would advise against for beginners, and the techniques that will be used in the projects. . 20 projects, with simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs and useful tips. . Includes a chapter on safety and safety tips throughout. Appealing to both forest school teachers and families, this is a book that can be turned to time and time again, through the different seasons and over many years. The skills learned can be treasured and passed down through generations, in time-honoured traditions. AUTHOR: Richard Irvine is a passionate advocate of high-quality outdoor-learning experiences for children and adults. He is a qualified teacher and greenwood carver. Irvine lives in Torrington, Devon, UK.
£13.59
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker Kids Unicorns Magic
Book SynopsisPaint a magical world with stickers (including glitter stickers)! Paint by Sticker Kids: Unicorns & Magic includes everything kids need to create ten vibrant images, including unicorns, a dragon, a princess, and more. Step 1: Find the sticker.Step 2: Peel the sticker.Step 3: Place the sticker. Add the next, and the next, and watch your enchanting paintings come to life! All the pages are perforated, making it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share!Trade Review“I love the idea of frequent art projects, but I’m not a fan of the ensuing construction paper cleanup and glue-sticked chaos. That’s what makes…Paint By Sticker kids…which includes 10 “sticker paintings,” so great. It’s a high-focus activity that scratches the creative itch while rewarding fine motor skills and number recognition. It’s also mess free—so much so that you can break out the book on a long road trip and buy yourself about 30 minutes of entertainment from one page.” —Wirecutter, The New York Times Company“Paint by Sticker lets kids 'paint' in a unique way, making them a great option for parents who dislike cleaning up the constant messes that tend to come with arts and craft projects.”—Forbes, “The 25 Best Toys For 5-Year-Old Boys That Are Sure To Thrill Them”
£8.54
Scholastic US Origami 15 PaperFolding Projects Straight from
Book SynopsisThis Harry Potter origami book comes with fifteen foldable crafts!Ever wanted to fold your own Howler? Or play a desktop game of Quidditch?Experience the Wizarding World like never before with this deluxe, 112-page origami guidebook! Packed with step-by-step instructions, fans can learn to fold fifteen unique origami pieces, including objects, creatures, and settings straight from the films of Harry Potter!Harry Potter Origami includes:- Special sheets of illustrated origami paper custom designed for each craft- Step-by-step instructions with illustrations- Photography of the real, finished origami for helpful reference- Advice for keeping your origami looking magicalDon''t miss this enchanting guide to paper folding--the perfect gift for every Harry Potter fan!
£9.99
Scholastic US Origami 2 Harry Potter
Book SynopsisPaper magic at its finest! This second Harry Potter Origami book gives you step-by-step instructions to create 15 magical props inspired by the Harry Potter films. Craft fifteen amazing props as seen in the Harry Potter films with this easy-to-follow origami book! You''ll be able to fold amazing objects, like the Flying Ford Anglia and Hagrid's Hut, as well as familiar characters, like house-elves, Dementors, and Scabbers the rat. What''s more, you''ll get to fold your own Hogwarts house crest, complete with full-color photography and sheets to fold in the back.Harry Potter Origami #2 includes:- Special sheets of illustrated origami paper custom designed for each craft- Step-by-step instructions with illustrations- Photography of the real, finished origami for helpful reference- Advice for keeping your origami looking magicalThis second origami book includes 15 new origami pieces to make. It''s the perfect gift for every
£8.54
Tuttle Publishing Ultimate Paper Airplanes for Kids: The Best Guide
Book Synopsis**Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year Award**Kids will love to fold and fly these sturdy, aerodynamic paper airplanes!In this clever origami book with folding papers, paper airplane expert Andrew Dewar presents his ultimate collection of easy-to-fold, high-performance planes for kids who are fascinated by aviation, technology, or origami. These planes are brightly colored and designed to fly beautifully every time. Some of the exciting designs include: The intimidating Hammerhead The futuristic Space Cruiser The hilariously named Belly Button And many more! The book opens with a fascinating introduction to the engineering principles of flight, so kids can learn about the forces that enable a plane to fly and affect the performance of their airplane designs. They'll have fun putting the paper planes through their paces: doing loops, barrel rolls, glides and dives. The sky is the limit once they understand how planes interact with the atmosphere! This paper airplane book contains: 12 innovative designs 48 pre-cut paper airplane models Detailed instructions for each paper plane Special, durable lightweight cardstock Printed folding lines for perfect folds Colorful and realistic designs A pull-out airport runway for landing maneuvers Become a tried-and-true aviator with this paper airplane kit. Designed for both kids and kids-at-heart, the whole family will enjoy seeing their projects come to life!Trade Review"Your kids will love to fold and fly these sturdy, aerodynamic paper airplanes! […] The colors of the paper are very vibrant, and the guidelines for the folding really helped my younger kids." --OutNumberedMama.com blog"This book is the ultimate collection of easy-to-fold, high-performance planes for kids who are fascinated by paper or origami airplanes […] My kids read and learned about the forces that enable a plane to fly and affect the performance of their planes. They had so much fun testing out the planes they made by coaxing the planes through their paces: doing loops, barrel rolls, glides and dives." --uTry.it blog"Ultimate Paper Airplanes For Kids would be fun for birthday parties, clubs, snow days, or indoor recesses. Have a race, see who can land on the included pull-out airport, or just have some good old fun with them." --Castle View Academy blog
£17.09
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd A Million Magical Creatures: Enchanting
Book SynopsisA Million Magical Creatures is a colouring book designed for dreamers of all ages.Its humour and adorable charm will appeal to both children and adults as they enter a fantasy world of fairies and phoenixes, where mermaids and water sprites dwell in enchanted lakes and unicorns and dragons soar across starry skies. Inside are over 30 spreads of beautiful magical creatures, decorated with stunning patterns and motifs. A new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a fully foiled cover.
£8.54
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 100 sheets Japanese Chiyogami 8 14
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£10.80
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd My First Sewing Machine Book: 35 Fun and Easy
Book SynopsisWith 35 projects that you’ll love to make and a helpful techniques section, this book will teach you all about sewing machines. Start out with Clothes and Accessories, where you can make a felt collar and cosy scarf, as well as a pretty skirt. Then try one of the Bags and Cases, such as a cute bobble-trim coin purse, an MP3 player case and even a sleepover bag. Transform your room with Things for Your Room – the wall tidy looks great and gives you somewhere to store all your bits and pieces, and you can brighten up your bedding with a patchwork quilt. Finally, why not have a go at the Toys and Games? Make a rag doll, and then clothes for it, too, to get a feel for dressmaking, or create a fabric games board for playing draughts and chess. Every project has step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a skill level so you can start with easy items and move on to more challenging things as you get better at using your machine.
£11.69
Hinkler Books Unbind Your Mind How to Draw Kawaii
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£8.54
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Planes, Trains And Cars Colouring Book
Book SynopsisIt's time to get moving with this fantastic colouring book packed full of trains, planes and cars for children to colour!From giant jumbo jets, two-seater planes and helicopters to racing cars, freight trains and lots, lots more, this high speed colouring book is guaranteed to keeps kids entertained for hours on end.Also available in the series: The Diggers and Trucks Colouring Book (9781780552507)
£6.64
Sourcebooks, Inc The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
Book SynopsisAMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN is the most authoritative resource for reliable, kitchen-tested recipes and cooking information. They value process, curiosity, practicality, and honesty. They believe everyone can learn to be a successful cook and their mission is to test recipes over and over until they understand how and why they work, and arrive at the best version.Trade Review"For kids who are interested in cooking... [The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs] introduces kids to all the basics... and of course there's a whole lot of easy and very tasty recipes to try." - NPR Morning Edition"The inviting, encouraging tone, which never talks down to the audience; emphasis on introducing and reinforcing basic skills; and approachable, simplified recipes make this a notable standout among cookbooks for kids." - Booklist, starred review"What a great way to encourage a child to find fun in the kitchen!" - Tribune"The perfect gift... Any kid who spends enough time with this book will learn enough to at least make their own school lunches-if not the occasional family meal" - Epicurious"a must-have book... a great holiday buy, too" - School Library Journal"Inspiring not just a confidence in executing delicious recipes but encouraging them to build foundational kitchen skills." - TheTakeout
£13.49
Scholastic US Hogwarts DressUp
Book SynopsisGo on an interactive adventure with your favourite Harry Potter characters in this gorgeous book that includes 10 paper dolls!
£9.44
Hinkler Books Kaleidoscope Sticker Mosaics Squishmallows
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£7.59
Design Originals Friendship Bracelets 101: Fun to Make, Wear, and
Book SynopsisEasy-To-Follow Instructions For Knotted Bracelets With Embroidery Floss. Colorful Bracelets Are Fun For Kids And Teens.
£5.69
Design Originals Totally Awesome Paracord Crafts: Quick & Simple
Book SynopsisTotally Awesome Paracord Crafts teaches you how to make your own amazing Paracord gear in an array of fashionable colours for school, sports or just for fun. Learn to weave classic survival bracelets, lanyards, necklaces, headbands and more.As well as taking you step-by-step through all the knots and wraps you need to know, the book provides practical advice on equipment and materials, and reveals the right way to melt and fuse the cut ends of your cord.Discover wild and wacky new ideas for dragonflies, Lego(R) figures, headphones wraps and a monkey's first keychain, and find out how to give your trainers a makeover with colourful cord patterns.You'll be amazed by the variety of ways you can embellish sports equipment, fashion accessories, electronics and more!
£7.59
Workman Publishing The Kids' Book of Paper Love: Write. Craft. Play.
Book SynopsisA surprise on every page! Brimming from cover to cover with projects and other paper surprises, The Kids’ Book of Paper Love, from the bestselling editors of Flow magazine and books, is a bounty of a book that begs to be folded, cut up, collaged, doodled on, and shared. Loop paper strips into a paper chain. Snip out bookmarks. Fold a paper house. Make photo booth props—a silly mustache, a crown—to pose with friends. Bind up a DIY storybook and use it to sketch out adventures and dreams. Construct a paper flower bouquet, a paper terrarium, a fortune-teller with prompts like Lend someone a book and tell them why you recommend it. Plus there are Flow’s signature paper goodies, including a foldout paper banner, postcards, glitter stickers, a paper doll, a two-sided poster, and so much more. It’s a pure hands-on treat. Every page is an activity! Includes: ·Decorative cutouts ·Cards for friends ·A DIY storybook ·Stamp stickers ·Photo booth props ·…and more!
£14.24
Magic Cat Publishing The Handbook of Forgotten Skills: Old fashioned
Book SynopsisTurn the clock back to a simpler time... cold lemonade in summer, evenings by a campfire, a warm blanket in winter. Fully-illustrated chapters feature the history and story behind more than thirty skills for you to discover and learn. Perfect for children aged 7+. This book brings endless hours of fun and imagination · Skills include how to grow your own tomatoes, how to sew on a button, how to use a compass and how to mend a sock · Fully illustrated throughout with step-by-step instructions and essential tips · This book offers a simple approach to learning a new skill or craft and encourages little ones to save money · Promotes sustainability and encourages creativity and craftsmanship Words of praise for this book: "They'll discover that 'old-fashioned fun' was more rewarding than playing with a phone" - 4 star review, The Telegraph "Jam packed full of things to do that involve looking at a screen" - Karan Vickers-Hulse, Just Imagine "This lavishly illustrated and inspiring book will help readers step away from the frenzy of modern life and learn a new craft" - The Bookseller A The Week Junior Book of the WeekTrade Review "They'll discover that 'old-fashioned fun' was more rewarding than playing with a phone". 4-star review, The Telegraph
£15.29
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 500 sheets Psychedelic Patterns 6
Book SynopsisThis paper pack contains 500 high-quality, 6-inch origami sheets printed with colorful and psychedelic patterns. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique patterns Bright, vibrant colors Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Step-by-step instructions for 5 easy-to-fold origami projectsThese stunning origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique patterns, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. Warm up your origami skills with included instructions for 5 classic origami models: Pinwheel Star Box Balloon Helmet Crane
£11.70
Scholasticnc PomPom Puppies
Book Synopsis Make your own adorable dogs Build a new best friend. How do you turn a boring ball of yarn into a puppy with personality? Just wrap, snip, and glue - and then trim-trim-trim until your puppy takes shape. Give any breed puppy best in show style with a real grooming comb, tiny hair bows, trendy travel totes, custom collars and other accessories. You can follow the step-by-step directions to make the specific breeds in this book, but don't feel limited by them. Once you get the hang of making pom-pom pups, it's easy to adjust the color or ears or tail or trim to make any breed of dog you want. Create your own loveable pup from pomeranian to chihuahua Comes with 56-page instructions; yarn; pom-pom maker; comb; glue; foam accessories; felt; ribbon; paper accessories, tiaras, tags, & more
£16.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself: 52 Creative
Book SynopsisArt Lab for Kids: Express Yourself contains 52 brand new original art projects that will draw out each young artist as they discover their style, document their thoughts, and build confidence in their unique perspective. Each lesson asks questions and offers personal choices while encouraging diverse approaches and creative thinking. One of the most important gifts we can give children is to nurture their creativity and allow them to express themselves freely. There's no better way to express yourself than through creative art projects. This is especially true for children because it gives them an outlet to explore their developing interests and strengths. The Colorful Beasts project, which incorporates discussion of endangered animals with the Blue Rider art movement, asks children to use torn colored tissue paper and glue to create an expressive representation of a favorite vulnerable animal. In I Built This City, children imagine and build their own cityscape using columns of newspaper text to make buildings on top of a watercolor painted background, and detailed with marker. Many projects include varying examples and executions of the activity to illustrate and reinforce the open-ended nature of the labs, inspiring children to embrace and share their own voice. Give children the great gift of creative self-exploration with Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
£17.09
Scholastic US Sew Your Own Ice Cream Animals Klutz
Book SynopsisMake adorable mini plushies with Sew Your Own Ice Cream Animalsby Klutz! In this adorable kit, kids can sew four ice creamanimal treats with an extra topping of personality!
£14.78
Rockridge Press How to Paint with Acrylics: An Art Book for Kids
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£13.29
Insight Editions IncrediBuilds: Star Wars: X-Wing 3D Wood Model
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£11.22
Scholastic US Manga Art Class
Book SynopsisDraw, colour and shade like a real manga artist! Includes manga industrytools and directions to draw, ink and colour manga characterslike a pro.
£14.30
Scholastic US Mini Clay World Puppy Treat Truck
Book SynopsisThe next in Klutz's beloved line of tiny, adorable shops. Sculpt a variety of clay dogs plus artisanal clay treats for dogswith five colours of clay for such pun-tastic, puppy-fied treatsas pupperoni pizza, pupcakes and puppuccinos!
£16.75
Tuva Publishing Children's Creative Craft Projects: A Fun Way for
Book SynopsisThis book contains exciting craft projects for children to make and own--or to give as presents. The projects also provide a fun way for children and adults to be creative together. There are brilliant ideas to decorate your space and store your stuff using stamping, stenciling, printing, stitching, painting, cutting, sticking, decoupage, and collage.
£11.96
Scholastic US Super Mini Market
Book SynopsisMake a cute mini market with papercraft grocery packages.A supermarket that fits in the palm on your hand! (Well, almost.) Punch out the pages in this book to make an assortment of funny groceries, from cereal to cases of soda, and much more! Every package is decorated with detailed and whimsical branding full of klutzy puns and spoofs. Create 100 unique packages and then display them on the store shelves. This wire-o book contains, 12 pages of instructions, 16 sheets of package punch outs, 1 sheet of brown craft paper punch outs for grocery bags, 2 sheets of cardboard punch-outs for package filler, 1 sheet of clear double sided tape, 1 chipboard sheet to make the display shelf.
£10.86
Dorling Kindersley Ltd LEGO Harry Potter Build Your Own Adventure
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£17.99
Hachette Children's Group STEAM through the seasons Autumn
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£12.34
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Play, Make, Create, A Process-Art Handbook: With
Book SynopsisPacked with joyful and educational art experiences for kids, Play, Make, Create offers fun and engaging imaginative activities focused on the fun and reward of creating, not just producing a final project. Founded in a process-based philosophy, this unique book includes more than 40 activities set up as invitations, or thoughtfully designed prompts to explore, create, and play. Author Meri Cherry has more than 20 years of teaching experience, and her blog (mericherry.com) has set the standard for meaningful and enriching process art experiences that are both manageable for parents, and appealing and fun for kids.Play, Make, Create begins with a guide for parents, teachers, and facilitators that discusses how to set up materials in an inviting way, how to present an activity and talk to kids about art, and how to stock the right materials for ongoing creativity. Also included are best-practice tips for clean-up, answers to frequently asked questions, and more. The book offers four types of creative invitations: Invitations to Explore (easy ideas for fun and play), Invitations to Create (open-ended, craft-based activities), Invitations to Play (sensory-based activities), and Big Projects (ongoing process-art activities). Most feature basic materials and tools (paper, inexpensive paints, pencils, glue) that require little setup. Among the projects and activities you’ll find: A collage project that takes a no-rules approach to creating with cut-out drawings and pictures. Ideas for building a science station that allow kids to experiment with kitchen cabinet supplies such as soap, measuring spoons, cotton balls, and baking soda. A prompt to draw a self-portrait, using a mirror (parents can draw themselves, too). Instructions for making homemade colored playdough. The activities in Play, Make, Create promote active, meaningful, and socially interactive learning. Children are encouraged to wonder, experiment, and use critical thinking—and most of all, enjoy the process. By following their own inclinations and making their own choices, children gain self-confidence and hone their problem-solving skills. Get Play, Make, Create and give children the gift of creativity! Trade Review"Meri Cherry blurs the lines between art, science, play, and crafts in a beautiful and inviting way that will help kids everywhere be more creative while having a blast." * The Artful Parent *
£18.04
Rockridge Press The Awesome Paper Airplane Book for Kids:
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£11.44
Lerner Publishing Group 30-Minute Robotics Projects
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£6.64
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker Kids: Christmas: Create 10
Book SynopsisPaint jolly holiday fun with stickers! Step 1: Find the stickerStep 2: Peel the stickerStep 3: Place the sticker ...and watch your Christmas painting come to life! Includes everything you need to create ten sticker paintings on study card stock. Plus, all the pages are perforated-making it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share!Trade Review“I love the idea of frequent art projects, but I’m not a fan of the ensuing construction paper cleanup and glue-sticked chaos. That’s what makes…Paint By Sticker kids…which includes 10 “sticker paintings,” so great. It’s a high-focus activity that scratches the creative itch while rewarding fine motor skills and number recognition. It’s also mess free—so much so that you can break out the book on a long road trip and buy yourself about 30 minutes of entertainment from one page.” —Wirecutter, The New York Times Company “Paint by Sticker lets kids 'paint' in a unique way, making them a great option for parents who dislike cleaning up the constant messes that tend to come with arts and craft projects.”—Forbes, “The 25 Best Toys For 5-Year-Old Boys That Are Sure To Thrill Them”
£8.54
Scholastic US Pokemon Stained Glass
Book SynopsisIncludes a 42-page book with fun facts and colouring pages5 double-tipped markers (10 colours in all) provide a travel-friendlycolouring set to get started right awaySpecial pre-printed designs let Pokémon fans create window art
£19.03
CICO Books My First Knitting Book: 35 Easy and Fun Knitting
Book SynopsisLearn how to knit different stitches and patterns and you'll soon be making all sorts of fun items. Divided into four chapters, the book includes a level of 1, 2, or 3 for every project, and comes with easyto-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide you along the way. In Accessories you'll find cute little bow hair clips and decorative buttons, a panda hat, fingerless gloves, a keyring charm, and lots more. Warm & Cozy has pretty mouse mittens, an earflap hat, and a cowl. Then you can have a go at Bedroom Essentials, and try making a heart cushion or a caterpillar doorstop for your room. Lastly, Playtime has cute ideas for toys and other pretty things you'll love to make, such as an alien, a rag doll, and a doctor's stethoscope. Finally, the basic techniques section covers every knitting technique you'll need to know, as well as yarns, needles, and stitches.
£11.69
