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Create a variety of familiar pets using pre-made pom-poms, paper
punch-outs and glue. With this kit, kids can create ten of their
own fuzzy friends using pre-made pom-poms, paper punch-outs, and
glue. Then, they can assemble their own pet carrier to transport
their critters. Altogether it's everything you need to make a
pom-pom pet shop-no food, walks, or house-training required. There
will be a variety of textures and colours to make one of every
pom-pom animal in the book. The book comes with easy step-by-step
instructions to build each adorable pom-pom animal. WHAT YOU GET
28-page book of instructions and ideas 20 plastic eyes 3 sizes of
pom-poms 1 Glue Pre-cut feet, ears, wings, and more 1 Punch-out pet
carrier WHAT YOU CAN MAKE Dog Rabbit Cat Baby Animals Turtle Bird
Hamster Frog Mouse Goldfish Carrier What is Klutz? Klutz is a
premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire
creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear
instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of
humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear
instructions Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to
build on Everything you need
My Cat Mermaid & Friends is the follow-up to My Simple Sewing
by Klutz Junior. Learn how to sew adorable plush sea creature
friends! This fabulous craft kit has everything for you to make
your own lovely sea creature friends - make a cute cat mermaid,
super-fun seahorse and a nice, trendy narwhal! The kit includes: an
instruction book for guidance and inspiration coloured felt
rhinestones adhesive glitter felt yarn stuffing plastic sewing
needle. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based
activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our
unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and
materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to
kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended
Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Everything You Need
Make and bake 15 clay cuties and then help them find their forever
homes with Mini Clay World Pet Adoption Truck. Calling all animal
lovers! Build your own mobile pet adoption center and help these
clay critters find their "furever" homes. Learn to make a variety
of dog breeds, including a Corgi, Chihuahua, Rottweiler, Dalmatian,
and Beagle, plus cats, birds, bunnies, and guinea pigs. You decide
which animals you want to make with colorful clay and premade eyes
to help make each creation picture-purrfect. Build a cute truck,
craft grooming accessories and treats and sculpt some adorable
animals from the included components. Sculpt up to 15 animals from
oven-bake clay, with size guide and step-by-step instructions in a
32-page book. Choose from 12 animal designs, with endless color and
pattern variations: puppies, kitties, birds, bunnies, and guinea
pigs. Durable papercraft truck displays your creations, in the same
scale as Make Your Own Tiny Camper. Accessories like faux fur
blankets, grooming supplies, and agility course offer extra ideas
for pretend play. Animals you can make: kittens guinea pigs bunnies
puppies The kit includes: a 32-page instruction book oven-bake clay
in 7 colours Pieces to build truck 5 pairs of eyes 3 faux fur
blankets Paper punch-outs With 32 pages of step-by-step
instructions and tons of inspiration, you will learn how to make 15
adorable pets and assemble an easy-to-build grooming truck to
display them. From kneading the clay to rolling a ball and making
shapes, each page is filled with tips and tricks to make
purrrfectly precious pets each time! What is Klutz? Klutz is a
premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire
creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear
instructions, custom tools and materials, and hearty helpings of
humor is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear
instructions Open-ended Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to
Build On Everything You Need What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium
brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity
in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear
instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of
humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear
instructions Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to
build on Everything you need
Fall in love with colouring koalas in this new addition to our I
Heart Colouring series. Packed full of cuddly koalas, this book
also features cute kangaroos, wonderful wombats and plenty of
luscious plants and flowers that children and adults alike can
bring to life with colour. A percentage of the proceeds from this
book will go to charities currently helping koalas and other
wildlife affected by the recent bushfires.
Packed with craft activities and over 200 stickers, Monkey Puzzle Make and Do book is a great gift for any child – ideal for rainy days and holidays.
Where is Monkey's mummy? It's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mum. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals! Join in their adventures with this fun craft book – make your own jungle card game, create a pair of brilliant butterfly wings to wear, and find out lots of clever and creative ways to turn your handprints into your favourite jungle animals!
Based on the bestselling picture book, Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
Provides instructions for craft projects based on the work of the Calusa and other early Florida Indians.
This maker's handbook is packed with amazing projects that teach
science, technology and design skills to help you come up with
stylish, fun creations. Inside, you'll learn how to make light-up
bags, create a speaker from a Pringles tube, design your own resin
jewellery, and grow amazing crystal flowers. Other projects include
a light-sensitive door sign, colour-changing bath bombs and
self-watering planters. With craft concepts ranging from simple to
advanced, there's something for every skill set. Each project comes
with a short explanation of the science behind it, and every stage
is heavily illustrated and photographed to ensure that following
the instructions is simple for everyone.
Looking for an outdoor hobby to engage your children and encourage
them to be crafty and creative? Wood carving is not only easy to
learn and fun to do, but almost everything you need to get started
can be found for free -- right outside your door! Together you can
craft a tumbling tower game, a racing car toy, a dolphin necklace
or even a handy coat hook! With more than fifty activities at
levels for beginners and up, children can create something useful,
beautiful or fun (often all three!) out of wood. Learning wood
carving not only helps to improve children's concentration,
creativity and dexterity, it's also invaluable in teaching them how
to handle knives safely. Adventurous children will be thrilled to
learn woodland skills, while nature-loving parents will enjoy
rediscovering the lost art of whittling with their kids.
Find out how reading just one book can lead to a brand-new library
in this lively chain-reaction story about actions and their
consequences - however unintended they may be! Violet has searched
her room high and low, but just can't find a book she hasn't read
before. She wishes her town had a library; a magical place full of
adventure where she would never run out of stories to discover. But
alas, on this particular rainy day, the only unfamiliar book she
can find is the one propping up the kitchen table. Dad won't miss
it, right?... . With a CLATTER and a CRASH, Violet's actions set in
motion an unstoppable chain of events that soon has the whole town
in chaos! Young readers will delight at the playful, colourful
illustrations, while learning an important lesson about how actions
lead to consequences. The story also introduces children to the
wonder of libraries, while highlighting their vital role in
fostering literacy. . One Book Was All it Took is the perfect
tongue-in-cheek adventure story to share with budding bookworms.
From the hilarity of the chaos that Violet causes, to the
heart-warming reminder of the important role libraries have played
in many of our lives, readers of all ages will find joy in this
vibrant book. It is also an excellent introduction to the concept
of how our actions can affect others, an important lesson for all
young ones - especially Violet! .
Winner of a Mom's Choice Gold Award! The Highlights Book of Things
to Draw is the essential book for young artists. Kids ages 7 and up
will find over 175 how-to-draw instructions, games and creative
ways to practice drawing. From open-ended art prompts that invite
kids to explore themselves and their world, to tips and how-tos,
this 160-page book is the ultimate way for kids to express
themselves through their artwork. This drawing companion journal to
The Highlights Book of Things to Do opens doors for kids to flex
their creativity. As kids work through this illustrated,
flexi-bound book, they will enhance their illustration skills and
expand their imaginations by creating characters, exploring
patterns, interacting with their community, learning about art
history and so much more. Kids can put themselves on the page and
look back on this keepsake in years to come. It's a wonderful gift
for any occasion or special holiday, giving young artists hours and
hours of screen-free fun and entertainment with these unique
activities and age-appropriate ideas.
With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, Forest Craft
presents a range of simple and fun whittling projects that children
can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards. The author,
Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodlands, getting
to know the trees in your local area and learning about their
characteristics and suitability for whittling. Projects include
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
whittling 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-honored traditions.
Bathe in sparkle and cuteness with handmade, adorable soaps.
Content includes the science behind soap, aromatherapy and all the
materials you need to make more than 10 melt-and-pour soaps. Comes
with everything you need to get creative, including soap, moods,
dyes and glitter.
Create your own magical artefacts with this official craft book of
projects from the Harry Potter films! From your very own Hogwarts
acceptance letter to a golden snitch and a pop-up Goblet of Fire,
this official book of craft projects from the Harry Potter films
covers a whole range of magical artefacts that fans know and love.
With five levels of difficult rating, and detailed instructions and
step-by-step photographs for each project, you will soon be able to
create an elder wand, a crystal ball, a time-turner and more!
Organised into chapters, the book covers the journey to Hogwarts,
recognisable books and potions from the classroom, magical objects
from sports clubs and competitions, and of course, the dangerous
restricted section of the library! This it the perfect book for
Harry Potter fans looking to immerse themselves in the Wizarding
World.
PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling
stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books
captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to
think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated"
bestselling author Charlie Higson You, the hero, must face the
unknown terrors of the Mampang Fortress. Hidden inside the keep is
the Crown of Kings, but beware the monsters and traps waiting for
you... ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling
choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a
brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you
can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character
can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32
languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage
children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading
books!
Build a rainbow maker that attaches to the window and casts
rainbows around your room on a sunny day! With the materials
included, build a triple-crystal, motorised rainbow maker that
hangs to your window.You'll learn all about the best weather
conditions to find and record rainbows in the wild. This fun STEM
kit lets you have fun while learning about the subjects you may
encounter in school: reflection/refraction, light and prisms. The
kit includes: an instruction book faceted crystals silver rings
motor suction cups alligator clips holographic sheet Requires 2x AA
batteries, not included. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of
book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every
child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom
tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100%
guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions
Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to build on
Everything you need
Rock collecting is simple and fun with this children's book that
includes an introduction to geology, an identification guide to
rocks and minerals, and a "how to" section. Nature's treasures are
just beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered. With this book,
you'll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and
identifying rocks and minerals. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks
& Minerals field guides, presents a children's introduction to
our amazing Earth. The book begins with geology basics, such as
where rocks come from and how Earth's surface changes over time.
Next, young readers are provided with an identification guide,
which features full-color photographs and ID tips on 75 types of
common and collectible rocks and minerals. From there, a "how to"
section includes details on what to look for, where to look, and
what to bring, as well as safety considerations. With rock
collecting guidelines that the whole family will learn from and
enjoy, this fun guide is engaging and informative. Inside You'll
Find "How to" section, including details on what to look for and
where to look Geology basics, such as where rocks come from and how
Earth's surface changes over time Identification guide to 75 common
and collectible rocks & minerals Full-color photographs and ID
tips With plenty of kid-appeal, Rock Collecting for Kids starts
children on a path toward becoming successful rock collectors!
The past comes alive through craft projects celebrating Minnesota's
history and people. Imagine soldiers on the Civil War battlefield
as you assemble a "housewife" sewing kit like those made by wives
and mothers. Re-create the drama of a midwestern tornado when you
build an automaton that actually spins, and celebrate the invention
of water-skiing with a boat and skier that really glide.
Step-by-step instructions carefully guide you to make your own
marionette, but it's up to you to stage the puppet show. The
playful miniature scene of a Day of the Dead nicho offers a way to
honor a loved one. A woodland hike will provide the twigs and
leaves to make a troll. A walking stick in the tradition of folk
artist Maurice Carlton inspires you to create art out of what you
can find. These projects and more generate hours of fun, not to
mention useful pieces you'll want to share with your family and
friends.
Wendy Freshman is a program specialist for family audiences at the
Minnesota History Center. Kristin Jansson is a freelance prop and
prototype designer and a former costumer with the Children's
Theatre Company.
Dig into the history of life with this children's introduction to
paleontology, complete with an identification section and "how to"
instructions. As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around
us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn
all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author
of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids'
introduction to fossils. Begin by learning about the early Earth
and the process of fossilization. That's followed by an
identification guide to the most common and collectible fossils:
crinoids, snail shells, shark teeth, and more. With full-color
photographs and illustrations, you'll always know what to look for.
A "how to" section includes the details your family needs to begin
a successful fossil hunt. You'll also get information on everything
from rock shop fossils and rules of collecting to dinosaur fossils
and more. So learn to find, identify, and even collect the
petrified forms of ancient organisms. Whether children see their
first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells, this
easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners. Inside
You'll Find "How to" section, including details on what to look for
and where to look The basics of paleontology and how fossils formed
Rules about what you can and can't collect Identification guide to
common and collectible invertebrate fossils, such as trilobites, as
well as common rock shop finds
Help Your Kids Unplug and Challenge Their Creativity with Fun
Things To Do! (Ages 6-8)"Parven Kaur is a mom and writer who
focuses on Internet safety and digital literacy. Her blog, Kids N
Clicks offers sound advice and recommendations on all things
related to digital and screen media for parents." Amy Web of The
Thoughtful Parent This activity book in the style of "wreck this
journal" for kids encourages children ages 6 -8 to spend less time
on their devices, and more time engaged in fun and challenging
activities. Fuel your child's creativity. This hybrid kid's
activity book and creative journal is filled to the brim with
challenges and prompts that promote positivity, while also
developing your child's mindfulness and creativity. The book
cultivates a growth mindset for kids encouraging them to think
outside the box and be creative, while developing their ability to
learn new things. Screen-free entertainment. Your child won't want
to put this book down. From a scavenger hunt of household items, to
coloring-in illustrations and puzzles, this adventurous book is
crafted to give your child a digital detox. They'll want to pick-up
this book and do more challenging and fun activities, instead of
sitting down in front of a screen. Unlike TV and video games, this
book benefits your child: Building their confidence by encouraging
them to try new things Promoting mindfulness, positivity, and
self-reflection with creative journal prompts Growing their
self-esteem by keeping them active and engaged in learning with
challenges, crafts, and more! If your kids enjoyed books like
Growth Mindset Activities for Kids; Learn, Grow, Succeed!; or You
Got This, then they'll love Challenge Accepted!
Make fresh and fashionable origami projects for girls with this fun
origami kit! When Cindy Ng was ten, she desperately wanted a pair
of high heels, but her mother wouldn't let her have them. Even when
she was old enough to wear heels, she still had to dream about
looking cool--because she could barely walk in them! No problem!
Cindy decided if she couldn't wear cool heels, at least she could
fold them. And that was the beginning of Girligami... This new
modern and contemporary paper craft kit is origami with a sassy
twist--a box full of fun that lets crafters turn bits of paper into
3D origami fashion, romance and all things cute and pretty. Each of
the custom-designed origami projects takes only a minute to make
and are a great way to learn origami. The full-color origami book
gives clear step-by-step instructions on how to make each 3D
origami model. And it has an added section showing origami paper
folders how to turn their paper creations into cool earrings,
greeting cards and other useful and not-so-useful (but no less fun)
things folders can give to their friends. The glossy,
custom-patterned origami folding sheets are all imprinted with
guidelines for easy, foolproof folding. This easy origami kit
contains: 18 easy-to-do origami projects 50 fabulous paper folding
designs 64-page full-color booklet Step-by-step instructions An
introduction to paper folding and guidelines for foolproof folding
60 sheets of glossy origami paper Dozens of fun patterns and colors
Creativity doesn't get any easier or more fun than this. So invite
some friends over, open up the box, and have a blast! Origami
projects include: Foxy Pumps Strapless Dress Lacy Jacket Bobo Panda
Lola Kitty Cool Cupcake Secret Love Note Vogue-It Earrings And many
more...
Learn how to read tarot cards and understand what the past,
present, and future have to say about your life, especially as it
pertains to friendships, family, and school. From Nikki Van De Car,
author of The Junior Witch's Handbook and The Junior Astrologer's
Handbook, this third book in the Junior Handbook series teaches
young readers how to use tarot to get answers to questions about
life, friendships, family, school, and more. The book offers a
step-by-step guide to everything from how to choose a deck to how
to do a reading and includes detailed explanations of what each
card in a tarot deck represents and how to apply these meanings to
your own life. Maybe you need to focus more at school or examine
how you've been treating your friends. Perhaps you simply need more
love and support from family. Whatever the need, whatever the
question, let the cards be a source of wisdom in how to handle
anything that comes your way. With beautiful illustrations from Uta
Krogmann, this is an empowering guide of self-discovery. Whether
reading on your own or with friends, The Junior Tarot Reader's
Handbook is the perfect guide for budding mystics.
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