25 brilliant ways to bend, fold and twist balloons! Amazing ideas for blow-up creations such as a parrot on a perch, an acrobatic aircraft, a teddy bear, a twirly hat, a bunch of tulips, and even a pair of handcuffs! It includes instructions on how to inflate, tie and decorate your balloons. It is ideal for 8- to 12-year-olds, with basic twists for beginners, and more sophisticated projects for older kids. It features simple stage-by-stage guidance and more than 200 photographs show you what to do every step of the way. Twist, twist, bend, bend, stretch, twist...pop! No, it's not a new dance, nor a new breakfast cereal. It's you after you have read this book and caught the balloon-bending bug. With this brilliant book you will be able to create a whole world of furless dogs, hairless monkeys, rubbery rabbits, wibbly hats and wobbly houses. Confused? Well, you need not be for very much longer. Once you have grasped the basic techniques, which are clearly explained at the beginning of this volume, you will start making models for fun, then for your family and friends. Finally you will be making them at parties, while waiting for a bus, or even at school (not that we encourage that kind of conduct, you understand). Before you know it, you won't just have become mad, you will have become...a balloonatic! Well, what are you waiting for? Grab a bag of balloons and let your imagination take over...

Nog meer prettige woordspeletjies vir kinders!

Word speel-speel woordslim met hierdie fantastiese aktiwiteitsboek!

Na die sukses van Wo(o)rdslim bevat hierdie tweede boek 56 bladsye propvol briljante blokraaisels, wonderlike woordspeletjies en lekker kopkrappers wat sal sorg vir ure se fantastiese vermaak.

Speel dit op jou eie of daag mekaar uit om te kyk wie eerste die raaisels kan baasraak!

Van die aktiwiteite in hierdie boek sluit in:

• Tematiese blokraaisels wat saamgestel is rondom ’n verskeidenheid temas.
• Woordsoekblokke
• Spelspeletjies
• Letterblokke
• Kriptogramme en ander briljante breinboelies

A beautifully illustrated picture book about Barbie--the most famous doll in the world--and her visionary creator, Ruth Handler. After noticing how her daughter played with "grown-up" paper dolls, Ruth Handler wanted to create a doll that would inspire little girls to use their huge imaginations and big dreams about their futures. While others told her it wasn't possible, Ruth Handler proved them all wrong by creating the most famous doll ever. This beautiful hardcover picture book will inspire children ages 3 to 7 to believe that anything is possible-especially with Barbie! Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to a president, she knows that girls can do anything!

Why is a banana so good at gymnastics?
Because they're great at the splits!

Why couldn't the athlete listen to music?
Because she broke the record!

How can a footballer stop his nose running?
Put out a foot and trip it up.

Olympic Jokes is filled with over 200 jokes about all sorts of sports! It's got football jokes, basketball jokes, volleyball jokes, jokes about fencing, table tennis, golf and so many more. Perfect for sharing with friends and family who like a good giggle.

With this charming book, children will delight in learning the basic moves of chess - the most popular and challenging strategy game of all. All the rules of chess are clearly explained, step by step, assuming no prior knowledge. The lessons are reinforced by the inventive tales that George is told by his pet alligator Kirsty, self-proclaimed Grand Alligator of chess. Chess is recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative thinking in children. Although chess can be regarded as a rather complex and mysterious game, the rules themselves are straightforward. It doesn't take long to learn how the pieces move, and even children as young as five can enjoy exciting games. They will also thoroughly enjoy outwitting friends and relatives

Be inspired by Football Legend, Gareth Southgate! Discover more about this incredible player's journey from his early career at Southampton F.C. to his role as manager of England's national football team and his triumphant leadership that got England to the finals at UEFA Euro 2020. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this incredible biography series. Packed with footie facts and match stats plus Southgate's career highlights. Also in the series: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Tammy Abraham, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Amazing cover artwork illustrated by Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide acclaim.

Fans of illustrator Richard McGuire will delight in this 25th-anniversary deluxe reissue of his iconic Go Fish card game. A giftable, must-have tin package contains cards infused with humour, verve, and bright pops of Pantone colours. Quirky and compelling characters grace each card, resulting in a singular-and unforgettable-Go Fish experience!

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.

Perfect Christmas Present - A Festive Story For Child Fans Of Milne's Classic Stories About The World's Favourite Bear! When Pooh and his friends decide to give homemade presents for Christmas, they each start to make and bake their special gifts. But will Pooh be able to think of the perfect present? This heart-warming story with beautiful illustrations full of festive touches will have readers thinking about their own Christmas traditions. Its picture book size and shiny foiled cover makes it a great present and it's a lovely story to share with children of all ages in the cold winter months. Also look out for more Winnie-the-Pooh stories: A Song for Christmas - ISBN 9781405297486 A Pudding for Christmas - ISBN 9781405294621 A Tree for Christmas - ISBN 9781405286633 The Long Winter's Sleep - ISBN 9781405294591 The Great Heffalump Hunt - ISBN 9781405278300

For any boy and girl who loves Minecraft, what can be more fun than a sweet, colorful Minecraft-themed snack, drink, meal, or cake! The Minecrafter's Cookbook brings the Overworld to life with over 40 fantastic, Minecraft-themed recipes that kids and parents can make together. From main courses that will fill your hunger bar; to enchanted snacks that Alex and Steve couldn't survive without; to party-friendly, game-themed desserts and potion drinks, there is plenty in this book to enchant young gamers and their families. Kids will love the accompanying illustrations of their favorite characters and scenes, while parents will appreciate the simple, step-by-step directions to guide them as they craft. The Minecrafter's Cookbook makes cooking an irresistible adventure: Includes photos of each finished item, plus colorful illustrations of popular Minecrafting scenes and characters for maximum fun. Features over 40 kid-friendly meals, drinks, and desserts including Beetroot Stew, Golden Apples, Grass Block Brownies, and Creeper Crispies! Encourages young gamers to power down and enjoy family time in the kitchen The delicious recipes in this book are sure to make spending time together a whole lot more fun!

Award-winning comedian Leigh Anne Jasheway has written "101 Comedy Games for Children and Grown-Ups" specifically to make readers laugh. Laughter provides great health benefits, reducing tension and improving overall mood. Jasheway's book connects readers of all ages with their inner five-year-old, providing 101 games and activities to increase their laugh quota and decrease the pressure in their stress-o-meters. With Jasheway's help, readers can improve their emotional health and have a great time doing it.
"101 Comedy Games for Children and Grown-Ups" includes eight different sections, each geared toward a different genre of comedy. The first section concentrates on introductory games for getting to know fellow participants and familiarizing oneself with the basic rules of comedy. Later chapters introduce games geared toward a specific type of comedy. Each section includes numerous games, which are presented with a general description of the activity, the purpose behind it, a list of supplies (if necessary), helpful hints, and rule variations. Jasheway also provides a key to indicate the target ages for each activity, making it easier to pick the best games for the participating group. Jasheway's book promises to provide fun times and lots of laughs for anyone that picks it up

The star of the hit show "American Pickers" shares his love of treasure-hunting with kids.

Mike Wolfe's love for "picking" started with old bikes, cigar boxes, and other items people may have called "junk." A self-taught picker, he now shares his passion for picking with his enthusiastic kid audience, and offers tips on collecting, sorting through flea market offerings, asking relatives about family heirlooms, and much, much more. In the process, kids will pick up history, research skills, and new hobbies galore (and maybe even help clean the attic).

Kids love treasure-hunting. "Kid Pickers "is a fun and practical resource from one of the most popular pros around.

Buckley Beaver and Daffodil Duck are the tour guides for a nature excursion like no other Children will love the curiosities and fun little quirks of the country setting as they work their way through a variety of activities featuring friendly animals, woodland wonders, and other nature themes. Country jokes and riddles will have kids giggling along with the animal guides.
Five sections -- A Country Stroll, Crossing a Stream, A Day at the County Fair, Into the Woods, and Hiking Up a Mountain -- feature puzzles that progress in difficulty, encouraging children to take the challenge and expand their skills (without becoming frustrated) as they work through the book. Connect-the-dots pictures make way for mazes, then word searches, sudokus, crossword puzzles, and logic problems.
Each illustrated page has lots to look at and plenty of room for small fingers to write. Buckley and Daffodil keep the tone lively throughout. It's an amusing and educational nature walk for city and country kids alike

Boys will love these fun-packed pages loaded with 1,000 stickers of cool animals such as lizards, sharks, tigers, and creepy crawlers. Perfect for road trips, plane rides, rainy afternoons, or just to keep in the backpack for sticker sharing with friends, kids won't be able to get enough of these high-value, high-fun-factor sticker books Packed with interactive games, spelling and pattern activities, drawing games, and more, parents will love these fun books that keep kids entertained, engaged, and learning.
Forty pages of activities pair with 16 pages of 1,000 incredible animal stickers to bring kids an exciting, interactive experience with the coolest animals on the planet. Kids can use their stickers to add little fish prey for the great white shark's lunch, to show orangutans swinging from trees, and to camouflage cheetahs in the savanna. Each spread merges vibrant artwork with real wild animal photographs and an array of fun and informative activities.

From the publishers of the bestselling Where's the Unicorn? comes a festive adventure to knock your Christmas stockings off.

There's a week to go before Christmas Eve and Santa's eight favourite reindeer are nowhere in sight! Santa can't deliver all the presents in one night without his trusted herd to pull the sleigh, so he and his chief elf set off to find them. Help Santa chase the reindeer through 17 intricately illustrated seasonal scenes and bring them home to the North Pole in time to load up the sleigh. There are 8 cute reindeer, plus Santa and his elf, to find in each location and the answer pages at the back feature extra things to spot.

Illustrated by the bestselling artist behind Where's the Unicorn? and Where's the Meerkat?, this fab-yule-lous search-and-find book is a must-have Christmas gift.

A fantastic floral adventure and the latest sensational coloring book from bestselling artist Johanna Basford

This book invites you to travel the world and beyond into fantastical realms, discovering exotic blooms and extraordinary plants along the way. From floating gardens of water poppies in South Africa to delicate cosmos in Japan, and from fanciful toadstools to enchanted fairytale gardens, an abundance of fascinating florals awaits, ready for you to bring to life in color.

Join “colorist queen” (New York Magazine) Johanna Basford in her World of Flowers on a dazzling floral adventure of fantasy and imagination, filled with countless new blooms and blossoms to discover.