Children’s / Teenage general interest: Handicrafts
Hungry Tomato Ltd Build It! Make It!: Build A Water Powered Rocket,
Book SynopsisBuild It! Make It! is full of fun projects for budding engineers. Build your very own land vehicles, watercraft, flying machines and robots, and discover how household items can be used to mimic the abilities of real-life machines.
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd Building a Home
Book SynopsisBuilding a Home is a beautifully illustrated picture book guide to exactly how an old building can become a brand-new home.Now available in paperback, with action-packed artwork from Klas Fahlen and a gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, find out all about the people, machines, processes and tools involved in breathing new life into an old building. Packed with builders, cranes, diggers, cement mixers and a host of other exciting tools and machinery, follow a crumbling old factory on the edge of town as it goes from being an empty shell to something entirely new . . . a home.Now in paperback! Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
£7.59
Skyhorse Publishing My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture
Book SynopsisCreate memories and embark on the journey of knot tying together. Learn how to tie knots you can use in fishing, camping, ranching, farming, and more.What is more memorable than a child first learning to tie his shoes? Or wrapping his first Christmas presents? Knots aren't easy to learn, but they are very helpful—whether you are five years old, ten years old, or even fifty years old. Here is a children's picture book that will help parent and child learn together by simplifying the craft and bringing the reader into the world of knots through beautiful, detailed illustrations. My First Book of Knots is a landmark gift that will impact children (and craft-loving adults) with hours of fun and a lifetime of skills.You'll learn how Santa Claus ties up his sack full of presents and how to tie a knot that will make it easy to carry heavy objects. Every step of each knot is drawn out for you and includes clearly written instructions. After you read this book, you can save the day with a square knot and wow your friends with a double figure eight bend.
£10.31
Workman Publishing Show Me a Story: 40 Craft Projects and Activities
Book SynopsisEncouraging children to let their imagination run wild, Emily K. Neuburger offers 40 inventive projects and activities that will inspire kids ages 5 to 12 to express themselves through storytelling. Younger children will love making story stones and a storytelling jar, while older kids will open up and thrive as they embark on guided story walks and inspiring journaling exercises. Sparking creativity while developing a child’s love of language, Show Me a Story will kindle a lifelong passion for both writing and telling original stories.
£11.99
Star Bright Books The Magic of Clay
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£7.99
Skyhorse Publishing Fantastic Flexagons: Hexaflexagons and Other
Book SynopsisAre you ready to flip out? Hexaflexagons are six-sided, flat paper models that can be made to reveal hidden images through a series of flexes and folds. Flexagons were first introduced in a column written by Martin Gardner for Scientific American. From there, people started folding and figuring out creative ways to craft these interesting origami-like objects.Included in this delightful book are instructions and material to create hexaflexagons, tri-tetra flexagons, cubes, flexacubes, and more! Flexing kaleidocycles are shapes formed by taking several tetrahedra (four-sided 3D shapes) and joining their edges to form a ring, which can then be rotated so that it turns inside out to display a multitude different colors, shapes, and designs!This book contains: A brief introduction on the history of hexaflexagons Instructions on how to make 13 different fun flexagon models 40 pages of easy tear-out pages with pieces to assemble your hexaflexagonsPeople are still discovering new ways to innovate with these enjoyable creationsso with some study and practice, you may be able to come up with a unique design and enter the pages of flexagon history! All you need to do is to cut out and assemble the various models in this book to create the most intriguing and entertaining designs available. Start folding your flexagons now!
£7.15
Heel-Verlag GMBH Bricks & Tricks: The New Big Unofficial LEGO®
Book SynopsisAs the ultimate powerful construction toy, LEGO® offers endless possibilities - just give your imagination free reign! In order to assist you in this, the authors are revealing a wide range of construction techniques using various newly available bricks. Their new tips and tricks are all clearly displayed in easy-to-grasp step-by-step instructions for creating new and individual models, whether houses, cars, spaceships, figures, or even small accessories. The authors even explain how to integrate LEGO® electric motors, revealing new ideas for your own personal LEGO® masterpiece!
£14.44
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Collage Workshop for Kids: Rip, snip, cut, and
Book SynopsisBe inspired and delighted by Collage Workshop for Kids, a colorful art instruction book on collage techniques for children—made in cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.Collage Workshop for Kids pairs essays by educators from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art with instructions on collage technique. Chapters explore favorite art themes for kids and demonstrate how to work with colored tissue paper, newspaper, fabric and buttons, painted paper, torn paper, and more. In each chapter, Reggio-inspired author and teacher Shannon Merenstein explores each technique with original ideas. Members of the museum’s education staff offer expert advice on creating art with children. Everything you need to know about collage is in this book, making it a great reference for teachers, librarians, and parents.
£17.09
Union Square & Co. The Slime Workshop
Book SynopsisFollow the step-by-step instructions to make slimes to squish, stretch, poke, and play with, including Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Fluffy Slime, Fishbowl Slime, Unicorn Slime and more.
£10.79
Stackpole Books Crochet for Kids Basic Techniques and Great
Book SynopsisWith this book, kids (and tweens) can learn to crochet accessories and toys all by themselves.
£10.79
Prestel Cut-Out Fun with Matisse
Book SynopsisTBCTrade Review-Popular at MoMA. . . a DIY course in 'drawing with scissors' for kids.- --The Wall Street Journal"Popular at MoMA. . . a DIY course in 'drawing with scissors' for kids." --The Wall Street Journal
£8.54
Bonnier Books Ltd DIY Slime: Packed with cool, easy, make-at-home
Book SynopsisGet ready to become a master of slime with these fifteen DIY recipes from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia! With step-by-step instructions, you'll finally learn how to make Liquid Gold Slime, Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Balloon, Slime and more from easily available, harmless household ingredients. Along with four brand-new recipes, this book also includes tips on how to store your slime, all the amazing things you can do with slime, and fun, cool facts about Karina.
£7.59
Kumon Publishing North America, Inc Let's Color
Book SynopsisWith First Steps Workbooks, toddlers practice motor control skills and develop spatial reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Children can take the first step in their education by stickering, pasting, cutting, coloring, and folding with our colorful and fun exercises.Coloring exercises for young children are often too complicated. This book begins with a simple skill - having a child scribble on a picture randomly. As children progress through the book, they slowly learn to color within designated lines. Using crayons is an important precursor to learning to write with a pencil.
£6.99
GMC Publications Big Book of 100 Little Activities, The
Book SynopsisThere are times when keeping your young children occupied and entertained can be a real challenge, no matter how super-organised or imaginative you're parenting skills. This bumper book of boredom-busting craft activities is all you need to be inspired. Dip in and discover the eight handy sections: Nature lovers, Messy makes, Rainy day, Sunny day, little laboratory, Paint and print, Playing and performing and Dressing-up. Each one is packed with things to do that range from spur-of-the-moment creative play, involving little or no preparation, to mini projects with step-by-step instructions.
£11.99
Annie's Attic I Can Crochet
Book SynopsisLearn basic crochet stitches with 9 easy projects. This book is great for preteens or anyone that want to learn how to crochet. A complete guide to everything a beginning crocheter needs to know with color photos that lead you step-by-step to make a chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double and triple crochet stitch. You'll also learn to make a Granny square, join crochet pieces and work in continuous rounds. Great tips and guides to help you along the way. This book is excellent for teachers or anyone who wants to teach themselves the art of crochet. Skill Level: Beginner.Table of Contents• Easy step-by-step photo instructions • Nine easy projects for beginners • Lessons to learn basic stitches such as slip stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, and treble stitch
£5.99
B SMALL PUBLISHING Astonishing Art with Recycled Rubbish
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£5.09
Klutz Fabric Doodles Design Dye with NoHeat Batik
Book Synopsis Decorate, design and get creative with Fabric Doodles! Create stylish drawings, then use Klutz's special gel glue to trace them onto any fabric. Featuring an innovative way to do Batik, no heat and without the wax, Klutz have created a new, mess-free version of an ancient craft. Comes with everything you need, including a free tote bag for children to decorate, plus children-friendly fabric dye, gel glue, a paint brush and detailed instructions Get inspired by ideas throughout the book to mix and match the same motifs on your own tees, tanks, Totes, and any other basics that could use a splash of color. WHAT YOU GET 48-page instruction book doodling gel 3 paint colors
£10.71
Dover Publications Inc. Clay Play
Book SynopsisTransform simple balls and coils of modeling clay into an awesome alligator, laughing lizard, magic trinket box, and other sculptures, signs, and ornaments! Full-colour illustrations and clear directions explain basic techniques as well as every step of the crafting process for 24 projects, including a happy heart, snazzy snail, dancing polar bear, and other charming keepsakes.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Little House Crafts Book 18 Projects from
Book SynopsisPerfect for the craft-oriented Little House fan! Now, with My Little House Crafts Book, you can share in Laura's pioneer days by learning how to make the same things that she and her family made for their little homes on the frontier.
£13.52
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make, Model,
Book SynopsisIn Clay Lab for Kids, art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! Cassie Stephens presents 52 hands-on projects made with kid-friendly clays that get kids working creatively and thinking three-dimensionally. Squishy, colorful, and infinitely shapable, clay just might be the most versatile art material for kids. Author-artist-teacher Cassie Stephens has created all-new clay projects for kids of all skill levels. Start with the basics of rolling, coiling, and pinching pots, and move up to making "Jurassic fossils," animal marionettes, monster magnets, and boxes with secret compartments. All of the projects use kid-friendly, no-kiln clay (air-dry, homemade, and polymer) and water-based paints, perfect for home and classroom, plus there's an entire chapter of recipes for mixing up inexpensive homemade clays in the kitchen. When creating with clay, kids are introduced to a wide range of cognitive and manual skills: they'll work three-dimensionally; make figurative models; use their imaginations in making jewelry and toys; design with color; and decorate with paints. 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, bugs, 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.Trade Review“Clay is a mainstay of art media for kids, and here an art teacher provides projects and techniques for a variety of clays. Air-dry clays, polymer clay, and homemade clays are all featured here, along with paints and sealers…Recipes for make-it-yourself clays include salt dough, clay dough, Silly Putty, and candy clay and are designed to be simple enough for kid participation. Throughout, Stephens encourages kid sculptors to be creative and to keep in mind the science behind the art.” – Anne Heidemann, Booklist Online"Ideal for families looking for artistic activities, as well as teachers and caregivers interested in introducing clay to children ages five and up.” – Heather Halliday for Library JournalTable of ContentsUnit One: Creating with Kids and Clay How This Book is Organized Basic Supplies Variety of Clays Basic Tips Glossary of Clay Terms Clean up and Caring Unit Two: Air Dry Clays and Learning the Basics Lab 1: Shoe Stamped Pottery Lab 2: Coffee and a Donut Lab 3: Textured Landscape Plaque Lab 4: Cupcake Containers Lab 5: Stack of Pancakes Lab 6: Coil Press Pot Lab 7: Monogramed Wall Hanging Lab 8: Dropped Cone Sculpture Lab 9: Wax Resist Leaf Dish Lab 10: Line Relief Pencil Cup Lab 11: Hamburger Holder Unit Three: Clay Sculpture Lab 12: A Clay Coat of Arms Lab 13: Pie Safe Lab 14: Egyptian Sarcophagus Lab 15: Magical Forest Friend Door Lab 16: Miniature Cacti Garden Lab 17: Garden Gnome Home Lab 18: Bobble Head Pets Lab 19: Castle on a Hill Lab 20: Crayon and Pencil Project Lab 21: Woodland Creature Portraits Lab 22: Viking Ships Lab 23: Marionette Puppets Lab 24: Animals Masquerade Masks Unit Four: Polymer Clay and Learning the Basics Lab 25: Glittery Geodes Lab 26: Color Mixing Clock Lab 27: Fun Fortune Cookies Lab 28: Light Up Lightning Bugs Lab 29: All About Me Mobile Unit Five: Polymer Clay Sculpture Lab 30: Tie Die Turtles Lab 31: Miniature Accordion Books Lab 32: Sushi for Supper Lab 33: Glitter Bugs Lab 34: Monster Face Magnets Lab 36: Back Pack Charms Lab 37: Game Pieces and Dice for Your Own Game Lab 38: Let Your Light Shine Night Light Lab 39: Funky Faux-saic Lab 40: Desktop Dinos Unit Six: Making My Own Clays Lab 41: Simple No-Cook Clay Lab 42: Stamped Clay Ornaments Lab 43: Scented Clay Acorns Lab 44: Kool Aid Play Dough Lab 45: Kool Aid Clay Popsicles Lab 46: Jurassic Fossils with Sand Clay Lab 47: Glitter Clay Beads Lab 48: Make Your Own Silly Putty Lab 49: Salt Dough Rose Sculpture Lab 50: Salt Dough Bird Sculpture Lab 51: Salt Dough Texture Fish Lab 52: Candy Clay
£18.04
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Origami for Kids: 35 Fun Paper Projects to Fold
Book SynopsisWith 35 creative paper projects for kids to make, Origami for Kids is guaranteed to add a whole heap of fun to playtime. Stuck for something fun to do on a rainy day or worried about how to keep entertained on a long car journey? Don't panic, because you have in your hands one of the best boredom-busting books on the planet! Packed with 35 of the finest paper projects this side of Tokyo, Origami for Kids shows how to take a simple piece of paper and turn it into something so much more exciting, like a finger puppet, a robot, pretty flowers, a gift box for your treats and treasures and even a sumo wrestler. The projects range from very easy to more challenging – the tulip or the rabbit will show you the basics, while aspiring origami addicts will love the squirrel, windmill, snowflake and snowman. You really will be amazed at what you can create with just a few simple folds. The best thing about the book is that it comes with 60 pieces of paper, meaning you can start folding straight away. And you really can make models anywhere: at home, in the park, on holiday, with friends at school... How cool does that sound?!
£14.24
GMC Publications Kids Knit
Book SynopsisKids Knit is a stylish and aspirational book containing age and stage appropriate knitting techniques and patterns. The projects enable children to learn the basics of knitting and start creating simple items very quickly. Kids Knit is also interspersed with beautiful photography, knitting jokes and activities and attractive illustrations. The start of each level contains photographed step-by-step tutorials covering new skills to make learning straightforward. AUTHOR: Kerry Kimber always wanted to teach her children to knit, so she thought hard about how to do it in a way that would encourage and enthuse them from the start. She realised the potential to teach these skills more widely, and she began the Kids Knit programme, which after proving to be a rip-roaring success became Knitting For All, an educational organisation which teaches knitting to children, young people and adults in the UK and Ireland. She is based in Edinburgh. 360 photographs, 20 illustrations
£11.04
Tuttle Publishing Fun with Origami Animals Kit
Book Synopsis**Winner of the 2023 Creative Child Magazine PREFERRED CHOICE AWARD in the Kids Origami Activities category!**Fold 40 different, cute paper animals in just a few easy steps!This all-in-one origami kit is the perfect way to introduce kids to the joys of paper folding. It includes colorful papers and instructions for 40 different animal models. Paper engineer Sam Ita has designed each of these adorable animals so they can be folded in 10 steps or less. The charming models in this kit include:Penelope the Panda: an easy yet cuddly 3-step modelBert the Bunny: a friendly 4-step character with 3D ears Louis the Ladybug: a colorful model which comes together like magic! And 37 more!This kit includes a double-sided folding sheet for each animalplus a full-color book with step-by-step folding instructions!
£13.49
DK Ultimate Sticker Collection American Girl
Book SynopsisFeaturing fascinating facts and more than 1,000 full-color stickers, this sticker book offers young fans of the beloved American Girl® toy line a new way to enjoy their favorite characters.Ultimate Sticker Collection: American Girl lets fans learn all about the timeless BeForever™ characters and their incredible lives, from Kaya, a daring Nez Perce Indian girl living in the Northwest in 1764, to Julie, a free-spirited girl living in San Francisco in the mid-1970s. Find out all about the special Girls of the Year and their fun friends, cool accessories, and adorable animals. Explore American Girl's Truly Me™ collection, where you can express yourself by choosing a combination of features to create the perfect doll for you.Jump right into the world of American Girl and enjoy hours of sticker fun!DK's Ultimate Sticker Collection: American Girl lets readers relive the excitement of American Girl. They can learn new facts about their fa
£12.34
Workman Publishing Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of all Ages
Book SynopsisParent's Guide to Children's Media Award Winner“This is the best how-to-knit book for kids I’ve seen in a long time.” —Knitty In fifteen easy projects, from bouncy bean bags to a rolled-edge sweater, author and knitting expert Melanie Falick teaches kids of all ages how to knit. Through step-by-step instructions and candy-colored illustrations, beginners learn the fundamentals: knitting tools, finger-knitting, and basic stitches such as knit, purl, mattress, overcast, embroidery, and stockinette. Kids Knitting emphasizes fun in every step of the learning process. Sunny paintings by Kristin Nicholas illustrate the individual steps of each technique. Bright boxes of blues, greens, and reds explain everything from button-sewing to tassel-tying. Charming photographs by Chris Hartlove feature finished projects modeled by the creators themselves--all kids who knit.Best of all, kids get to keep and use whatever they make: bookmarks, backpacks, bracelets, even their own set of customized knitting needles, topped with acorn caps or polka dot balls.
£13.82
Anness Publishing Hands-on History! Ancient India: Discover the
Book SynopsisThis title helps you discover the rich heritage of the Indus Valley and the Mughal Empire, with 15 step-by-step projects and 340 pictures. You can step back in time to explore India's dramatic history. You can trace the origins of the subcontinent's wide variety of beliefs and festivals, art and culture, and see how they developed over time. It features 15 easy-to-do projects inspired by traditional arts and crafts actively involve the reader in understanding the past - sculpt an Aryan offering cup, tie a sari, make a golden fly whisk, and cook a delicious chickpea curry. It includes fascinating fact boxes that provide extra insights and highlight links with the present. It is packed with over 340 photographs and illustrations, including cross-sections, maps and timelines, this is perfect for school or home use by children aged 8 to 12. This wonderful book delves into the distant past to one of the earliest civilizations on Earth - in the Indus Valley - and continues through to the glittering Mughal empire. There are insights into how emperors, priests and ordinary people lived, what they ate and wore, and how magnificent palaces and awe-inspiring temples came to be built. Practical projects include a Hindu garland of flowers, a beautiful lacquered storage box, a pair of pretty anklets, and a helmet fit for a mighty Mughal warrior, making learning stimulating, exciting and fun.
£7.59
Modern Books Fine Art Adventures Over 35 Fun and Creative Art
Book SynopsisMaja Pitamic has over twenty years' experience of teaching young children and holds a degree in Art History and Montessori Teacher Training. She is the author of the forthcoming titles I Can Do It and Play and Learn, both Montessori activity books for pre-school children.
£11.24
Klutz Star Wars Folded Flyers
Book Synopsis Make 30 Paper Starfighters! For the first time ever, you can fold Star Wars flyers that fly with the force. Star Wars Folded Flyers will speed through the living room as well as they do in outer space. That’s because each of the six-starfighter designs has been rigorously tested by the Klutz Aerodynamics Team. And they look as great as they fly, because they’re made from full-colour, custom-designed papers – representing galactic vehicle exteriors, authentic to the last bolt. With five copies of each design, kids can have a fleet of Y-wings and X-wings at their command. Comes with 40 sheets of custom-designed paper, tape, 6
£14.24
Klutz Clay Charms Klutz
Book SynopsisCreate your own adorable adornments with Clay Charms. Charm bracelets are always in style and this book shows girls how to customize their own bracelet with more than 30 different clay charm designs. Budding jewellers can learn how to make custom charms, bake them in an ordinary oven, add shine with the special glaze, and then attach your creations to the included bracelet.
£19.54
Bellwether Media Aircraft
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£12.34
Crabtree Classics The Ancient Egyptians Dress Eat Write and Play
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£9.49
Workman Publishing Papertoy Glowbots
Book SynopsisPapertoy Glowbots introduces 46 robots that have the added cool factor of lighting up. The 46 die-cut paper robots are created by Brian Castleforte, author of Papertoy Monsters, along with the hottest papertoy designers from around the world.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Papertoy Monsters
Book SynopsisPapertoys are the new origami-and for kids, less challenging to make and even more fun to play with.50 original papertoy monsters from the 25 hottest designers and artists working, plus 10 blank templates to make your own monster
£17.09
Silver Dolphin Books Legendary Journeys: Trains
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£13.29
Lerner Publishing Group Earth-Friendly Tech Crafts
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£7.59
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Once Around the Sun: Stories, Crafts, and Recipes
Book SynopsisAn illustrated collection of stories and activities to celebrate traditional Pagan festivals and the changing of the seasons• 2023 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award• Shares original stories, based on traditional folktales and designed to be read out loud, for each festival, such as Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Beltaine, Lughnasad, the solstices, and the equinoxes • Includes traditional games, hands-on projects special to each holiday, and seasonal recipes to enjoy the tastes and smells of each feast day • Discusses the sacred symbolism, magical lore, and cultural practices within each story and the healing and magical uses for the trees and flowers featured Once upon a time, when only candles lit the inside of homes and people traveled on foot or by horse, the family would finish their supper, wash and dry the dishes, and sit down before the hearth to hear a tale. These tales were not only entertaining but also passed down both history and tradition to the next generation. And as the wheel of the year turned, these tales also served to teach the children about holy days and festivals and the Gods and Goddesses who reigned over the changing seasons.In this beautifully illustrated book, Ellen Evert Hopman shares rich stories drawn from traditional folktales, hands-on crafts, and seasonal recipes to help families and classrooms learn about and celebrate traditional holy days and festivals of the sacred earth year. Designed to be read out loud, the stories are complemented with pronunciation guides and translations for foreign words. You will learn of the Cailleach, the ancient Goddess of Winter; La Befana, the Italian new year’s witch; Eostre, the Goddess of Spring; Kupalnocka, the Polish feast of wreaths at midsummer; Yule among the Vikings; and many other deities and celebrations.For each story, the author includes hands-on projects special to the holiday--from crafting magical wands and brooms to flower crowns and Brighid’s Crosses--as well as seasonal recipes, such as Magical Peppermint Chocolate Tea, Beltaine Bannock, and La Befana Cake, allowing families to enjoy the tastes, smells, and sounds associated with the feast days and celebrations.Trade Review“The traditions, rituals, and stories of the eight celebrations of the wheel of light are full of beautiful energy--stories that bring alive the spirits of the Earth, spirits that many may call fantasy, but I know differently. Once Around the Sun brings alive that which comes from beyond our senses with the traditions and rituals of reaching out and giving back to the spirits and fairies with food and other gifts.” * Nicholas E. Brink, Ph.D., author of Baldr’s Magic *“What a gift to families! This practical and magical collection of stories, recipes, and engaging activities takes its readers right back to the rhythm of a simpler, meaningful life, marking time with relevant ritual reverence for Mother Nature, her seasons, and her bounty.” * Burleigh Mutén, author of Goddesses: A World of Myth and Magic and The Lady of Ten Thousand Nam *“Once Around the Sun is a delightful family treasure. Cultures throughout the world have used storytelling as a way to pass on knowledge, and this book’s stories and poems alone make it worth owning. Yet, its recipes and activities add another dimension that makes this book an invaluable resource for parents wanting to share ancient cultures and beliefs with their children. Young ones are sure to love activities such as making a magic wand and writing secret rune messages with invisible ink. I would highly recommend this fun and informative book for any family that wishes to explore the seasonal stories and celebrations.” * Robin Corak, author of Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power *“Ellen Evert Hopman has written a book that will delight children, families, and those who are looking for traditions to explore and stories to share as they celebrate the holidays. I especially love the tales that beg to be read aloud and, as with all good folk stories, add depth and ancient wisdom with the telling. Recipes and special crafts to make with children meaningfully connect folk customs with the seasonal changes. Once Around the Sun is a book not only enjoyed with the first reading but also when it is picked up and read again and again with each turn of the seasonal wheel.” * Laura Wildman-Hanlon, author of What’s Your Wicca IQ?, Wiccan Meditations, and Celebrating the *“For all of us, children and adults, who love fairy and folk stories, these nine tales told by Ellen Evert Hopman carry us to the roots of ancient lore. Earth, sky, and the waters are embodied in Gods and Goddesses with power to bring feast or famine, health or disease, tragedy or happiness, depending on their actions--and the hard work, gratitude, and faithfulness of humans. Alongside the stories are embedded recipes, games, and verse. This book is a treasure trove for curious children and their grown-ups, who wish to bring the rich spirits of the natural world to life.” * Patricia Lee Lewis, author of A Kind of Yellow *“Once Around the Sun is a welcome addition to the growing body of literature written for children and their parents. Hopman uses the structure of ‘wheel of the year’ to explore the meanings and celebrations of each season through a selection of stories from a variety of countries and traditions. With its beautiful illustrations from artist Lauren A. Mills, this book is sure to be enjoyed by children of all ages.” * Fiona Tinker, author of Stories for the Songs of the Year *“Now we can all share the glory of seasonal celebration with our children and grandchildren, so they can sweep out the old year with La Befana, make runes like a Viking, knead soda bread for Imbolg, and drink the herbal teas of the season. All the traditional stories, songs, and celebrations take the family through the year with joy and blessing.” * Caitlín Matthews, coauthor of The Lost Book of the Grail and author of The Art of Celtic Seersh *“From the Cailleach to La Befana, this skillful storyteller--this blessed shanachie-- weaves a splendid wreath to revel in the seasons of the rolling year. Beautiful illustrations, recipes, and an inspiring foreword by Jane Yolen envelop this tender reminder of the importance of myth and story in making us healthy, happy human beings. A must-have for your bedside reading stack!” * H. Byron Ballard, author of Seasons of a Magical Life and Roots, Branches, and Spirits *Table of ContentsForeword: Stories That Bring the Sun Upby Jane YolenIntroduction: The Circle Will Go ’Round 1 A Tale of the Cailleach, the Great Goddess of WinterAn Irish Tale for Samhain (October 31–November 1) 2 Old Nisse and the Return of Sunna, the Sun Goddess A Norse Tale for Yule and the Winter Solstice (December 20/21/22/23) 3 La Befana, the Christmas Witch An Italian Tale for the New Year (January 1) 4 Waiting for Brighid An Irish Tale for Imbolg (February 1–2) 5 Eostre, the Goddess of Spring, Hares, and EggsAn Anglo-Saxon/Germanic Tale for the Spring Equinox (March 19/20/21) 6 A Magical Beltaine JourneyAn Irish Tale for May Day (May 1)7 Kupalnocka and the Magical Fern FlowerA Polish Tale for the Summer Solstice (June 20/21/22) 8 Lugh of the Long Arm and the Blessing of the Early HarvestAn Irish Tale for Lúnasa (August 1) 9 The Spirit of the Grain and the Spirits of the Sea A Scottish Tale for the Fall Equinox (September 21/22/23/24) Index of RecipesIndex of Activities
£12.34
Hachette Children's Group I Am Not An Old Sock The Recycling Project Book
Book SynopsisReduce, reuse and recycle! Gather up your old socks and a few other bits and bobs, and turn them into a horse or octopus, or even a toy for your cat or one for your dog. This is the perfect book for fun projects to keep kids busy when they''re stuck indoors, using scrap materials from around the house. With step-by-step instructions and handy cut-outs this book has ten brilliant projects (and a dozen variations) that are sure to keep kids happy and engaged with hours of fun. Animal lovers can make their own owl or bunny and budding performers could craft their first set of juggling balls. Those with the smallest of fingers may need a little help with cutting and gluing, but these projects are a fantastic introduction into crafting and perfect for kids to make on their own or fun for the whole family. Each project has a clear list of everything you will need, and the ideas are easy to customise to your little one''s interest. Your new horse can quickly
£6.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd I Heart Unicorns
Book SynopsisFly away to a magical land and lose yourself in a colourful world of unicorns, rainbows and shooting stars. Children and adults alike can release their inner unicorn as they colour and complete this enchanted unicorn colouring book. Part of the I Heart Colouring series with a pretty foiled cover, this book is a perfect purchase for any unicorn lover and is sure to be a unique-orn gift.
£6.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Painting ROCKS!
Book SynopsisPainting rocks and hiding them for others to find is the latest craze sweeping the nation and this book has everything you need to know to get started. From preparing rocks to paint, to hiding and tracking your creations, this book will make sure you get the most out of this fun family activity. Packed full of ideas for cool designs, hints and tips on hiding and finding rocks and lots of info on the rock painting community, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to get involved in this exciting new hobby.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc I Am Never Bored: The Best Ever Craft and
Book SynopsisAre your kids glued to the television and computer games? Are you tired of hearing, “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.”? Fear not, because I Am Never Bored: The Best Ever Craft and Activity Book for Kids is here to save the day with 100 activities ranging from making dream catchers, to nail art, to a cardboard castle, to an anti-stress ball—kids will always have something to do. This is the ultimate craft and activity sourcebook for kids, parents, teachers, and babysitters struggling to find creative things to do with kids ages 3 to 10. The projects are not only fun, but designed to engage children’s minds. Make these and more great crafts, both classic and brand new, using stuff from around the house: Fortune Teller Paper Bag Masks Tin Can Telephone Marble Track Paper Lantern Quick Sock Puppet Salt Dough Stained Glass Window with Tissue Paper Fun for adults and kids to do together, but even better, there is plenty for kids to do together or solo, so parents will be able to get things done.
£11.39
Globe Pequot The American Boys Handy Book
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAt first glance, this republication of a more than 100-year-old book is simply an artifact of immense nostalgic charm.... The Handy Book was then - and now again is - a brim-full collection of guidance on an immensity of subjects, ranging from knot tying to boat-making, to outdoor survival without appropriate gear. Sure there have been developments and discoveries since, of equipment and techniques. But it's astonishing how up to date much of the splendid stuff is." -- Michael Pakenham * Baltimore Sun *Over 100 years after its original publication, The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It is still engaging the imaginations of children and adults. * Family News *Using the original type and illustrations, The American Boy's Handy Book gives step-by-step instructions for a number of projects, many of which require adult supervision. * Coastal Family *This paperback includes many oldies but goodies - in fact it was first published in 1888! This guide was written by Daniel Carter Beard.... He had a love of making things and spending time outdoors, and he passed along his knowledge in this book. * Charlotte Parent *There's always something fun for your boys to do in The American Boy's Handy Book. Activities include everything from camping without a tent to building boats. * Puget Sound Parent *The do-it-yourself projects are arranged by season Spring begins with elaborate kite building and goes on to fishing and aquariums. Summer activities include knots, boat building, homemade hunting apparatus and camp craft. -- Mike Maza, of the Dallas Morning News * Patriot-News *Delightful. * New Hampshire Sunday News *Timeless. -- Richard C. Debold * Middletown Press *
£13.49
Bellwether Media Pets
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£12.34
C & T Publishing We Love to Craft Christmas Fun Stuff for Kids 17
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£10.49
Pan Macmillan The Snail and the Whale Make and Do Book
Book SynopsisPacked with make and do activities and over 200 stickers, The Snail and the Whale Make and Do book is a great gift for any child – ideal for rainy days and holidays.One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and through sun, snow and stormy seas. Join in their adventures with this fun craft book – make a penguin pencil pot, create a tropical erupting volcano and find out how to turn an empty shoebox into your very own underwater world!Based on the bestselling picture book, The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
£9.09
Arcturus Editions The Knots Handbook: Over 45 Easy-To-Learn,
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£8.54
North Star Editions Cardboard Roller Coaster Challenge!
Book SynopsisExplores how a roller coaster's design helps it fulfill its purpose, and challenges readers to build their own cardboard roller coasters. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a supply list, Think About It critical thinking questions, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.Trade Review"Amply supported by fun and useful information, this series offers a great balance between learning and making."—School Library Journal
£9.89
Kumon Publishing North America, Inc My Book of Easy Crafts
Book SynopsisKumon Basic Skills Workbooks ensure that children master basic fine motor control skills with ease to build a foundation for independent learning. Everything in our Basic Skills Workbooks - from the sturdy paper to the engaging content - is designed with the best interests of your child in mind.This workbook is designed especially for children who will make three-dimensional objects for the first time. Simple contours and large margins for pasting make it easy for children to successfully complete the assignments.
£8.54
Anness Publishing Hands-on History! Eskimo Inuit, Saami & Arctic
Book SynopsisYou can learn all about the inhabitants of the frozen north, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 350 exciting pictures. You can discover the origins of the different people who live in the most northerly reaches of the Earth - including the Inuit, Nenet, Saami and Chukchi races - and how they have managed to survive in such harsh conditions. It includes 15 step-by-step projects: build a model igloo, make a Nenet tent, create a shaman's drum, fashion some warming mittens and a traditional Saami hat, and construct your very own Inuit hunting boat. Fact boxes provide extra insights and highlight links with the present day. It includes more than 350 photographs and illustrations include cross-sections, historical maps and a pictorial timeline. It is perfect for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. In one of the world's most extreme environments, mankind has developed unique methods of survival. This fact-filled book examines Arctic habitation through the ages. Find out about the amazing ways in which humans have learned to hunt, herd and farm in harmony with nature, using the wildlife around them for food, fur, transport and even racing! Read of their centuries-long struggles against freezing winter winds and whalers from Europe. Marvel at their beautiful carvings and hand-crafted tools - many of which you can make yourself!
£7.59
