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Step into the magical world of The Repair Shop with this first, classic craft book for children. Get into crafting with this imaginative and beautifully illustrated step-by-step craft book written by the awe-inspiring team behind The Repair Shop. Featuring 50 classic crafts that will get young creators hooked on simple but satisfying activities, with plenty of tips, tricks and fun facts to learn along the way, this first craft book is packed with skills and inventive ideas that will inspire an enduring love of craftsmanship from a young age.

Beginners of all ages will love the step-by-step photos and kid-friendly instructions in Cool Stuff: Teach Me to Crochet. This how-to-crochet guide book has easy lessons and 12 fun projects: Chain Loop Daisies, Loopy Hair Scrunchie, Spiral Coaster, Round Pillow, Ruffled Hair Scrunchie, Curlicue Key Chain, Striped Scarf, Dog's Toy Ball, Floppy Hat, Cat's Toy Fish, Cotton Dishcloth and Ripple Lap Warmer. The lessons call for medium weight yarn and a size H (5 mm) crochet hook; some projects use additional hook sizes. Helpful notes for parents and teachers are included. The book is written for ages 9 to 14, but adult beginners will also appreciate the clear instructions and detailed photos.

A COLLECTION OF EDUCATIONAL, ENTERTAINING CRAFTS THAT ARE SURE TO GET KIDS AND PARENTS TO UNPLUG AND INTERACT Does your child spend too much time in front of a screen? Help them discover the excitement of hands-on learning with Screen-Free Crafts Kids Will Love. Packed with DIY projects like a personalized race track chore tracker, a high-flying homemade 3D kite and handmade musical instruments, the activities in this book will encourage your child to explore the world beyond the screen. Screen-Free Crafts Kids Will Love features step-by-step instructions and color photos for over 60 entertaining and educational projects that are guaranteed to: * Promote lifelong learning * Stimulate creativity * Improve problem solving * Spur imaginative thinking * Encourage independent playtime And the fun doesn't end when the crafting is over. Youngsters will love making and playing with their new handmade creations on game night, at parties, during holidays and more.

Learning to be a maker has never been more fun. Full-color cartoons and drawings lead you through the steps needed for making a wizard wand, a sanding block, a charging station for your phone or tablet, and a sturdy box with a hidden compartment. You'll learn how to choose and use the right tools, measure and cut properly, sand, glue, and finish your woodworking projects to make them look great. This is the perfect guide for young people who want to do woodworking at home, at school, or at a local makerspace. It teaches fundamental skills and unlocks creativity. No prior experience or knowledge of tools is required. Everything you need to know is explained in the text and cartoons. This easy-to-follow guide is suitable for all ages. It features: Lavish cartoons and line art Step-by-step instructions with full-color art Projects that are fun and useful Basic skills, handy tips, and safety precautions Woodworking is the most universally useful of crafts. In this book, young adults will learn to work successfully with standard hand tools found in any garage or basement workshop and in any school shop class. The skills learned here will unlock a lifetime of useful skills and satisfying accomplishments.

Prepare for a monster bash this Halloween with this delightful book packed with more than 100 ideas for indoor and outdoor decorations, games, jack o'lanterns, recipes and party favors. Christine and Rosa show you how to create your own "Sleepy Hollow" complete with tombstones, hovering ghosts, frightful lanterns and a tunnel of terror. With their sure-fire recipes, you'll be able to conjure up a variety of devilish delights in the kitchen and you'll be decorating and displaying dressed-to-thrill pumpkins.