Stitch and stuff your favorite pretend foods with Sew Mini Treats! Make your own felted play food with fabulous faces. Includes instructions, patterns and materials for 18 cheerful, itty-bitty food items as well as tips and tricks to customize your own designs. It's an instant recipe for fun! With super-clear instructions and no sewing experience required, Sew Mini Treats provides hours of endless entertainment.

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create!

Get ready to build your very own theatre and film set! From set design to special effects and red curtains, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model theatre or film set requires. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity!

Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment.

Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere or a theatre and film set and all the elements that constitute them.

For children aged 9+, this photographic series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.

Pokemon folding fun for everyone! Turn your favourite Pokemon into folded art with the easy origami projects in Pokemon Origami: Fold Your Own Pokemon! Eighty full-colour pages featuring 48 pages of instructions and all the special sheets of origami paper needed to complete 10 Pokemon! Pokemon Origami: Fold Your Own Pokemon offers a dozen new ways to play with the Pokemon you love best! In these detailed pages, you get the full how-to guide including: Simple step-by-step origami walk-throughs All the materials necessary to complete your 10 Pokemon, including special sheets of origami paper Helpful full-colour examples of all the finished origami Pokemon Tips and tricks to keep your Pokemon looking extra sharp!

Knitting for All: Kids 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 has 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.

**From the award-winning author of My First Origami Kit** My First Origami Animals Kit is the perfect way to introduce children to the joys--and benefits--of origami. With 17 lifelike animal projects, each with easy instructions and colorful folding papers, this origami kit will provide hours of fun away from screens. Through origami, kids will learn geometry, dexterity and creative skills without even realizing it! Once the models are folded, the fun continues with all sorts of stickers--eyes, noses, paws and more--to make the models look as silly or serious as they want. Kids will be so proud to show off their very first origami animals! Here are just a few of the adorable animal models included in this kit: Cheddar the Mouse -- A little farmhouse mouse comes together in only 6 folds Eli Elephant -- This impressive two-piece model has color-reverse tusks for a realistic look Dusty Dog -- Leave the eye stickers off of this faithful friend for an authentic shaggy sheepdog look Bouncy Bunny -- This adorable forest dweller has its head in the air, sniffing for only the finest clovers to munch Khloe Kitty -- The most challenging model in the kit with extendible paws that can cling to a book or poster And many more! This kit includes: 180+ colorful stickers 60 double-sided paper folding sheets A 48-page full-color instruction book 17 simple and exciting origami animal models to fold

This title lets you step back to the time of shoguns and samurai, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 330 exciting pictures. You can discover the amazing Japanese civilization and learn about a culture that has existed for thousands of years. You can marvel at the secrets of this island nation - a land of emperors and shoguns, tea ceremonies and martial arts. It features fact boxes that provide extra insights and highlight links with the present; 15 practical projects that enable you to re-create the past - wear a dramatic theatrical mask, fly a carp streamer, decorate an elaborate Japanese screen, and make a magnificent helmet fit for a samurai warrior; and more than 330 photographs and illustrations that include diagrams, a historical map and a pictorial timeline. It is ideal for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. This title lets you step back in time more than 30,000 years, to when the first settlers reached Japan and a highly sophisticated civilization was born. You can explore the grand palaces of regal emperors and shoguns, be amazed by the fighting skills of the feuding samurai, and admire the exquisite embroidery of the palace women's glossy silk kimonos. It features step-by-step projects that allow you to delve into everyday life and find out about ancient Japanese foods, skills and fashions - make delicious rice balls, try your hand at the delicate art of calligraphy, and sculpt a netsuke toggle.

Fold & play! Learning to fold simple paper models is just the beginning in Origami Games for Kids! Children of all ages can enjoy playing 15 interactive games with their finished origami crafts. The paper models can be used to play 15 simple but highly entertaining games that will keep children engaged for hours, and allow them to collaborate as well as compete. Everything you need is in this box--a full-color instruction book, 48 sheets of high-quality folding papers, and 75 stickers to decorate the finished models. It only takes a minute or two to fold up each game piece, and then you can use them to play the following exciting games: Balancing Act--Who can keep the spinning wing balanced on the pyramid longer? Basket Bombs--Shoot the ball through the hoop using the catapult! Bowl 'Em Over--How many bowling pins can you knock down at one time? Can You Top This?--Build a tower of triangle chips as high as you can! Chip Toss--How many triangle chips can you juggle between two inverted pyramids? Fill 'Er Up--Who can flip the most balls into the box using the dragon's nose? Football--Scoot the football in between the goal posts to score! Frog Olympics--Spring the frog into, over or on top of the box! Ghost Dodgers--Can you slide a triangle chip under the ghost without knocking it over? Leap Frog--Keep the leaping frog leaping as long as possible! Pick Up Chips--Carefully remove the triangle chips one at a time without jostling the adjacent ones! Slay the Dragon--Take turns launching footballs at the dragon on the goal post until he's knocked down! Snap Dragon--Slide a penny under your opponent's dragon without getting "pinched!" Stormy Seas--Who can blow the sailboat from one end of the path to the other in the shortest time? Timber!--Stack as many sheets as possible on top of the "tree" before it falls over! These games will appeal to kids of all ages and personalities. Beyond having fun, origami engages children's minds with the physical world--allowing them to make discoveries and solve problems. Research shows that origami stimulates the logical and creative sides of the brain, so both zones are actively engaged when folding. It also teaches the basics of geometry and has concrete benefits for developing minds. Whether at home, at a birthday party, on vacation, or in the classroom, Origami Games for Kids Kit will provide hours of creative, hands-on fun for everyone! This kit contains: A full-color 48-page origami instruction book 48 sheets of high-quality, double-sided origami paper 15 different paper models used to play 15 exciting games Over 50 colorful stickers to decorate the models

Cuddle and dress-up your new unicorn plush with Craft & Snuggle: My Pet Unicorn by Klutz Junior! Make a pretty flower crown for your unicorn and dress it up with hair accessories and more! The kit comes with an adoption certificate so make sure you fill it in to name your unicorn. After, colour in the super-cute storybook about your unicorn's first ballet class! Included in the kit: Klutz-designed unicorn plush a pre-made tutu a storybook pipe cleaners pre-cut felt pieces stickers. 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

Kids everywhere discovering the wonder and joy found in simple needle and thread. And while sewing offers lots of benefits for children it nurtures creativity, cognitive ability, coordination, and confidence and is a skill they ll use their whole lives kids know that it s just plain fun." "

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Authors Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a sewing camp inTennessee that has earned praise from delighted children and parents. When families clamored for more, Plumley and Lisle launched a blog, sewingschool.blogspot.com, to rave reviews. Now, they ve channeled the best of their children s sewing projects into this lively, how-to sew book for ages five and up.

Featuring 21 inspired projects for young sewers," Sewing School" allows kids to create fabric masterpieces with minimal supervision. All projects have been kid-tested, most can be made using simple hand stitches, and all can be embellished with personal touches. To further inspire young crafters, the book is full of photos and quotes from real boys and girls who have participated in the authors sewing camp.

Projects include items that children can hug (pillows, doll, blanket), hold (wallet, tote, drawstring pouch), give as gifts (coasters, glasses case, pot holder), and wear (sleep mask, hat, cuffs). Each project features step-by-step instructions written at a second-grade reading level, a close-up photo of every step, and a photo of the finished project. The book includes full-sized cutout patterns and instructions for how grown-ups can help. "

The step by step photo instructions are easy to follow and cover all the basics, such as buttering a pan, rolling out cookie dough and decorating a cake. Each recipe showcases real kids baking something yummy, from muffins, scones and quick breads to yeast breads, cookies, cakes and pies. Favourite recipes include Pumpkin Patch Muffins, Puffy Popovers, Cinnamon Rolls, Cocoa Cake-in-a-Mug, Teeny Tiny Apple Pies, Snickerdoodles and Chocolate Chip Cookie Factory. Each chapter also features a Mix 'n' Match visual spread with quick and creative ideas like bread dough art and decorated cupcakes. Bonus features include pop-out recipe cards, cupcake flag stickers, kitchen gift tags, cookie cut-out stencils, bake sale signs and more.

Meet the Artist: The Pre-Raphaelites is packed with make-and-dos and inspiring activities for budding young artists. Paint portraits inspired by medieval legends, design your own wallpaper using potato printing, and create photocollages influenced by the beauty of nature. Bursting with inspiring activities, the revised and expanded Meet the Artist series of activity books introduces children to internationally renowned artists in a fun and engaging way. Every book includes a brief introduction to the artist's life or the movement followed by a series of activities that explore prominent themes and ideas in the movement's body of work. Featuring beautiful reproductions of key artworks, and illustrated by a leading contemporary illustrator, every book in the Meet the Artist series encourages children to use art as an avenue for exploring ideas and expressing their own experiences through art-making.

Create simple origami-for-kids projects with this easy origami book. Ideal for home or school use, Origami Activities for Children is a classic origami paper craft book that includes fun projects organized by seasons and U.S. holidays and offers varying levels of difficulty so that every child--from the origami beginner to the experienced paper folder--will find something of interest. Teachers will also find this origami book to be a great help in their classroom. Colorful examples, suggested grade levels, time requirement, and necessary materials have been included as teaching aids. There are a total of 20 fun-to-do projects including three types of boats for Columbus Day, Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween, Old Saint Nick and much more! Each project has clear step-by-step instructions and fully colored, easy-to-follow diagrams making this affordable origami book a great way to learn origami! This origami book contains: 64 page, full-color book 20 fun children's origami projects Step-by-step instructions Detailed diagrams and drawings Origami brings out the creative and imaginative skills of young children while requiring only the simplest materials. Kids will love showing their friends and family all their new origami creations. Origami projects include: Jack O'Lantern Santa Claus Box with Valentine Clown Carnation Flower And many more...

A spellbinding story from the Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'A story bursting with imagination, sparkle and tender heart ... I adored it!' JASBINDER BILAN 'Both souful poetry and thrilling adventure; powerful and delicate, chilling and comforting' SOPHIE ANDERSON 'Ripping propulsive plot, gorgeous imagery, floating fairytale prose ... absolutely loved it' ROSS MONTGOMERY In an Italian city ravaged by plague, Sofia's mother carves beautiful mementoes from the bones of loved ones. But one day, she doesn't return home. Did her work lead her into danger? Sofia and her little brother Ermin are sent to the convent orphanage but soon escape, led by an enigmatic new friend and their pet crow, Corvith. Together they cross the city underground, following clues in bones up to the towers of Siena, where - circled by magpies - the children find the terrible truth ... The fourth children's novel by Times number one bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year From the author of The Island at the End of Everything, The Way Past Winter, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies - chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club A darkly beautiful historical novel featuring Kiran's trademark magical realism and an enthralling mystery, presented as a gorgeous flapped paperback with stunning cover foil Longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2021

This book contains easy decorations, food and games, shown step by step. Features: 16 simple yet imaginative activity projects for children to enjoy before and during a celebration; includes all the fun ingredients you need to make a great party - decorations such as paper chains and an arty party wall, games like a coconut shy and apple bobbing, and fantastic food such as a marzipan dinosaur cake and 'seven today' sandwiches; and, all the projects are explained in detail using safe techniques and everyday materials around the home. It is the perfect starter book for ages 3 to 7 years. Children possess an irrepressible sense of fun, as well as enormous energy and enthusiasm - what could be better than having a party! The fantastic activity projects in this book are specially designed for young children to do themselves. The 16 fabulous ideas cover all the different elements of the event - from decorating beforehand, to mid-party games and food, and end-of-party treasure hunts. From a Christmas hat to a crocodile tunnel, and from age badges to silly sandwiches, this book contains everything you need to have the best party ever!

Turn sheets of paper into exciting 3D flowers, animals and accessories--no previous origami experience necessary! Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great craft activity--it's an exciting way to expand your imagination. Children will have many hours of fun folding the easy origami projects in this book and learning about the surprising art of paper folding. This origami book for kids has been revised and reformatted; geared specifically to 8-12 year olds, it is an introduction to Japanese culture and crafts. With full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and 8 sheets of origami paper, beginning folders can master the straightforward designs. The 19 origami projects include: Lotus Flower Japanese Fan Chopstick Wrapper Dollar-Bill Dragon Chinese Zodiac Traditional Crane Japanese Daruma Doll And many more... Learning how to fold two-dimensional paper squares into three-dimensional objects is not only fun, but helps develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills by engaging a child's whole brain. Each paper model explores an important aspects of Asian culture--creating an appreciation and awareness of cultural differences in children.

Pixel Craft with Perler Beads is a fun project book containing more than 50 exciting design ideas for digital-inspired jewellery, coasters, frames, boxes, toys and more, using fusible craft beads. With no crafting experience necessary, you'll produce great results in no time thanks to Choly Knight's clear directions and step-by-photographs!Colourful, inexpensive beads from Perler(R), Hama(R), or Artkal(R) are ideal for recreating the retro 8-bit era of blocky video games. As well as learning the basics of assembling and fusing beads, you'll also pick up useful tips on tools, pegboards and adhesives.Making trendy pixelated wearables, jewellery and decorations for your home has never been easier or more enjoyable. Your creations will look as if they have just stepped off a screen!

This book features 25 brilliant ideas, from pretty pots to scary monsters. It includes fabulous models to make yourself, from a space rocket to a secret treasure chest. All the techniques are fully explained - how to coil a snake pot, build a skyscraper or fix an elephant's trunk. It features step-by-step photographs that show you what to do. The projects use a range of different types of clay: non-hardening plastic material, clay that you bake in the oven, and material that dries on its own. It is ideal for 7- to 12-year-olds, with simple models to start off with and more sophisticated projects for older kids. Astound your friends with these weird and wonderful models! There are loads of ideas to try out, including people, animals, plants, ghosts, strange creatures and even a birthday cake. Some of the models use drying material, which hardens in about 24 hours without baking. Others use baking material, which is finished in an oven. Many of the projects use simple plastic material, which does not harden and can be reused. This is the best kind of clay for beginners. Use this to perfect your model-making skills, before moving on to more complex projects.After making a few of the models in this book, why not design some of your own? You could even write a story or a play using the characters and objects you have made. Be creative and you are bound to have lots of crafty fun with clay!

Packed with simple craft and cooking activities with a Christmassy theme, using things you'll easily find to hand about the house. Make everything from garlands and gift tags to reindeer snacks and wrapping paper.

Are you ready to become a sewing craftinista? Beat boredom with 14 new and updated sewing projects you can make yourself! Start with a few beginner-friendly projects to help you learn your machine, like handmade cards and cool accessories, and work your way up to fun challenges like a fabric notebook cover and drawstring backpack. Along the way, you'll play games to help you practice so you can ace your next sewing project. Pretty soon, your parent, grandparent, big sis, or best friend will be coming to you for sewing advice!

Celebrate springtime with this big, bright book full of simple yet charming craft ideas for little children. From blossom pictures and butterflies to bunnies and chicks, there are all kinds of things for children to have fun making, using everyday materials from around the house. Spotting, counting and matching puzzles as well as step-by-step drawing activities will provide hours of Easter holiday fun too.

For everyone who loves paper dolls, here's an irresistible treat--Madeline and Pepito, straight from the old house in Paris, with outfits for school, party time and play. Featuring two punch-out dolls and six pages of cut-out clothes and accessories, there's even a very French armoire to keep clothes in when you're finished playing. Full color.

Simply pull out a sheet and follow the straightforward instructions to fold stylish, full-colour origami animals, from birds and butterflies to fish, dinosaurs and whales. Featuring 11 different animals, printed on 61 sheets.