"A fabulous resource for anyone--not just dads--who love LEGOs, the little people in their life, and time together inventing and being creative." "Great how-to for grown-ups AND their kids!" Break out the bricks, it's time for awesome family fun! LEGO(R) bricks can be an endless source of imagination and joy for kids of all ages, and now dads can join in too! LEGO(R) With Dad is the ultimate guide to utilizing your bricks to build creative new projects as well as lifelong memories along the way. No expensive new sets required! With detailed instructions on the basic building techniques as well as more advanced and complex builds, this book is perfect for parents and kids all skill levels. LEGO(R) With Dad features step-by-step lessons for fun projects including: Working train and car Customized rocket ship Menagerie of colorful animals Helicopter with rotating blades And much, much more! Whether you and your kids are LEGO(R) novices or aspiring Master Builders, this book will show you how to explore the world of bricks together to create amazing projects and lasting memories. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Essential Materials Chapter 2: LEGO how-to's Chapter 3: Classic Creations Chapter 4: Fun for Everyone Chapter 5: For the Adventurous Chapter 6: LEGO in Motion sp;

Johnson has collected string picture games from all over the world for this lively book which includes everything from the cat's cradle and the witch's broom to Jacob's Ladder and the Eiffel Tower. Full-color illustrated instructions. (Consumable)

-----You are part of a Special Operations team and work on the toughest missions. A president's granddaughter is in danger. Can you find a way to save her? Or will you choose another path? You are the hero of this book. Only you can decide your own destiny... This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, and books children can read.

Test your knowledge of all things spooky in this frightfully fun trivia and quiz book based on the animated Scream Street series. Where is the spookiest place on earth? Why do bats have fangs? And who discovered the ancient tombs in Egypt? Put your knowledge to the test in this bumper book of facts, quizzes and more that's perfect for fans of ghoulish goings-on. Packed with creepy quizzes and terrifying trivia, this fun-filled collection is perfect for this spooky time of year. Filled with hilarious cartoons and fascinating facts, this spin-off from the ever popular TV series is the perfect way for fans to learn more about what makes Scream Street so fangs-tasically fun!

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Wonka the movie, the amazing prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

Relive unforgettable PLURAL NOUN with Willy Wonka and your favorite characters from this NOUN-buster hit movie! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories based on the magical world created by Roald Dahl, this book is sure to be your golden NOUN to laughter and fun! Play alone, in a group, or while singing in a swirling vat of melted sugar. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

Wonka: The Official Movie Mad Libs includes:

• Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about this iconic chocolate maker!
• Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills.
• Fun with friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

Wet weekend? Home for half-term? Great Family Days In has got you covered with over 75 tried and tested activities that make the most of spending quality time together.

From Achievable Art and Whizzy Easy Science to Screen-Free Game Time, chapters are organized to help you easily find inspiration for activities that will fill your day with fun. Whether you’re creating your very own melted-crayon masterpiece or blizzard bottle, or conducting your first FamFest or mini Olympics, Great Family Days In is a one-stop shop for ideas, showing that you don’t need fancy plans or money to keep your family entertained at home.

These beautifully illustrated activities do not require any specific skills or hard to get resources. From thirty-minute time-fillers to ideas to last the whole afternoon, activities can easily be adapted to suit any age, interest or timescale, making it easy to enjoy and relax into the process of creating and building memories together, whatever the outcome.

In March 2020, Claire Balkind, also known as The What Now Mum, founded of the hugely popular Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook page which quickly amassed an engaged following of more than a million people. There, she and the community she helped build share fuss-free games, crafts, challenges and more that will keep children and adults of all ages entertained.

A Perfect Festive Gift for Young Fans of Milne's Classic Stories In this gentle tale perfect for wintery days, as the snow falls pitter patter down on the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends join together to sing their very own song for Christmas. In the story, Pooh and Piglet wrap up warm and struggle through the snow to share the song with their friends. By the time they reach Christopher Robin, who's ready and waiting with a lovely selection of festive treats to eat, the combination of their different singing voices and an interesting selection of percussion instruments enables them to perform the perfect Song for Christmas! This heart-warming story with beautiful illustrations full of festive touches will have readers thinking about their own Christmas traditions. Its shiny foil cover makes it a great present at Christmas. It's a lovely story to share with children of all ages in the cold winter months. Look out for more Winnie-the-Pooh stories: A Present from Pooh - 9780755501229 Pudding for Christmas - ISBN 9781405294621 A Tree for Christmas - ISBN 9781405286633 The Long Winter's Sleep - ISBN 9781405294591 The Great Heffalump Hunt - ISBN 9781405278300

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!

Did you know that the biggest chocolate bar weighed over 12,000 pounds? Did you know that you can stop yourself from crying while chopping onions by holding a slice of bread in your mouth?

Learn more weird-but-true food facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This highly illustrated series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations.

Whether you’re a kid who wants to learn more about food or simply someone who wants to know the average cost of lunch in 1915, this is the book for you!

With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels will find this book an instructive delight. In a simple, easy-to-understand format it explains how to bamboozle your chess opponents using commonly occurring tactical motifs. The illustrative positions, all taken from real games, show the 50 Tricky Tactics that experienced chess master use to win their games. Recognizing frequenly-occuring tactical ideas is vital to success in chess. One of the fastest and most enjoyable ways to improve at chess is by learning these thematic maneuvers. Beginners will benefit from the clear explanation of basic concepts, such as how to utilize a fork, pin, or skewer. Advanced players will delight in the many devious middlegame tricks--some classified here for the first time--which can catch out even grandmasters. "Chess Tactics for Kids make improving easy and fun, and is full of helpful explanations on how to approach chess games with confidence--and success.

Every day, you use the ultimate supercomputer ... your brain! Join Little House of Science on an access-all-areas tour of the body's brilliant command centre. Using fun exercises and experiments that are easy to do at home, and presented with simple, easy-to-follow illustrations, This Book is Full of Brains is an awe-inspiring guide to this remarkable organ. Discover the gruesome history of neuroscience, check out the inner workings of animal brains and find out all about the remarkable things the brain can do. How fast can a thought travel? How do senses work? Why do we sleep? Find out the answers to these questions and many, many more. Since 2014, Little House of Science have been using their fun after-school clubs, workshops and holiday camps to teach STEM-related subjects to children from age 3 to 12. They use their engaging, interactive approach to teach kids about space, biology, engineering, geology and loads of other subjects. They now present their first book, exploring the incredible wonders of the brain.

This very original game-book is certain to entertain children of all ages as well as their families! In its practical big-book format, eight traditional board games are recreated in a Christmas version with splendid illustrations. Children can detach and assemble the cardboard figures at the back of the book to play The Game of the Goose in the Gift Factory or to race to Santa's house after throwing the dice. Claudia Bordin's precious, colourful illustrations depict suggestive fantasy scenarios that will transport both the young and the old to the most magical atmosphere of the year.

'A brilliant book of 100 games you can play anywhere in your house or garden.' The Sun Playing games can be so enjoyable but don't you often find yourself playing the same old games time and time again? Well, why not let Ivan Brett inspire you with over 99 games to entertain any gathering of friends or family? Inside The Floor is Lava you'll find 100 games to satisfy any busy family and most require no equipment other than pencil and paper. There's everything from fiendish brain teasers and number puzzles to witty wordplays and physical challenges. You'll find something for everyone to enjoy and avoid the whole family resorting to screen-time! In short, this is a how-to for turning time together into quality time together. It's time to put down your screens and pick up the fun! You'll find games for every occasion: * occupy the kids on rainy days * have after-dinner fun around the table * liven up a party * cool off in the summer holidays * beat boredom in the car So what are you waiting for? Jump up and get started - the floor is lava Ivan's next book Bored? Games! 101 games to make every day more playful is out in June. You can PRE-ORDER NOW!

Learning loads of facts is boring, right? Not with this book! Get your quiz on to become the ultimate expert on sport. This book is the ultimate combination of facts and fun. Each chapter has loads of fast facts followed by a short quiz, which makes it the perfect tool for revising for a test or for becoming the quizmaster of the universe. It covers a huge range of topics, from kite surfing to karate, takes a look at some famous sporting moments and iconic stars, and dives into the speed, skills, moves and acrobatic feats that make sports so exciting to read about. These books are designed as a companion resource for children studying core curriculum topics. Illustrations, timelines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge the reader's skills in memory, comprehension and reading. Kids will barely realise they are learning when the competitive element takes over as they aim to become the Quizmaster. The books contain loads of information, but as the quiz sections are spaced evenly throughout, it can make the challenge less overwhelming. Readers can choose to read a section and then answer those questions, or read the book and then attempt the whole quiz in one go. It can be used to test themselves, test their friends or as a ready-made resource for teachers in need of a pop-quiz for their class. Suitable for children aged 8+ who are studying Space as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Also perfect for sport-mad kids who smash facts like world champions smash records. Titles in this series: Around the World Dinosaurs Human Body Outer Space Science Sport

Cuddle up with a sweet and plushy fox friend! This super-soft, durable cloth book is the perfect bedtime and naptime companion for babies and little ones. The gentle, reassuring story offers baby and caregivers the chance to bond in a warm and loving way. - Made from durable, non-toxic soft plush fabric that's machine-washable - Perfect baby gift - Cute and whimsical illustrations littles ones will love A wonderful addition to baby's first library collection! * - Fun family read-aloud books - Books for baby to 3 years old - Baby shower gift

This is a chess book for everyone, from eight to eighty, beginner to master. In a clear, easy-to-follow format it explains how the best way to beat a stronger opponent in the opening stage of the game. Delightful and instructive games of famous players are used to show the 50 most effective opening traps that chess masters use to win their games.

_______________ The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. 50 Fantastic Ideas Inspired by Famous Artists uses well-known art as a visual inspiration to develop expressive art and design skills in the Early Years. It is much easier now to access art online and to bring inspirational pieces into a setting without having to buy postcards or visit an art gallery. Drawing on these readily available online sources, Judith Harries presents 50 ideas featuring a range of diverse artists from Lubaina Himid and Friedensreich Hundertwasser to Mary Delany and Picasso, and famous art including pop and street art, sculpture and portraiture. Using art supplies easily found in and outside the classroom such as paints, clay, pipe cleaners and natural resources like leaves and flowers, the interactive activities found in this book are ideal for inspiring creativity and fun at the same time!