Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature animals, clothes, colors, fruit, home, jobs, music, numbers, opposites, plants, school, sports, tools, vegetables, and vehicles. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect introduction to exploring other languages.

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.

Take your slime to the next level! In Ultimate Slime Extreme Edition, you'll find 100+ new, awesome, borax-free slime recipes and projects from slime master Alyssa J of @CraftySlimeCreator! Slime Start-Up: Begin with essential ingredients and basic recipes, plus new ways to make slime, slime safety, and troubleshooting tips. Amazing Mix-ins: Add color and character to your slime with fun, all-new ingredients. DIY Ingredients: Create one-of-a-kind slimes with your own special add-ins. All-New Recipes: Find advanced recipes like the astounding Color-Changing Slime, supercute Kawaii Slime, and crispy-crunchy Pom-Pom Slime, and get guidance on how to make epic clay and fake snow slimes like Bread Slime, Cloud Creme, and Icee Slime, and more! Hybrid Slimes: Create amazing mashups with surprising, oddly satisfying textures. Slime Play: Discover cool new ways to play with your slime, including how to make squishies and sculptures! Make the coolest slime ever with Ultimate Slime Extreme Edition!

Get ready to become a master of slime with these fifteen DIY recipes from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia! With step-by-step instructions, you'll finally learn how to make Liquid Gold Slime, Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Balloon, Slime and more from easily available, harmless household ingredients. Along with four brand-new recipes, this book also includes tips on how to store your slime, all the amazing things you can do with slime, and fun, cool facts about Karina.

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

Learn basic crochet stitches with 9 easy projects. This book is great for preteens or anyone that want to learn how to crochet. A complete guide to everything a beginning crocheter needs to know with color photos that lead you step-by-step to make a chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double and triple crochet stitch. You'll also learn to make a Granny square, join crochet pieces and work in continuous rounds. Great tips and guides to help you along the way. This book is excellent for teachers or anyone who wants to teach themselves the art of crochet. Skill Level: Beginner.

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.

This title features fun-to-do projects for kids that are shown step by step. It features 16 stimulating projects to help youngsters learn about the world around them. The ideas include leafy gift wrap, a wild flower window box, a bean-in-a-box maze, and a wiggly wormery. Clear stage-by-stage photographs show children completing each project, so that young readers learn alongside them. It uses simple materials and basic equipment that are easy to find around the home. An informative introduction provides simple instructions on safety and caring for the environment. It is suitable for ages 3-7 years - for older readers to use with the minimum supervision, and for younger children to enjoy with adult help. Combining learning and play, this book is designed to introduce young children to nature study with fascinating practical examples. The projects include bark and leaf rubbings, a miniature pond, a book of pressed flowers, and Alf and Freda the alfalfa sprouts. Each project is accompanied by an illustrated list of materials and there are additional tips on safety and being a good naturalist.Once children have discovered some of the smaller wonders of the natural world, they can learn to appreciate and care for it throughout their lives.

Beautiful blooms don't require a green thumb when you make them from paper! Everything included to make 20 unique paper flowers from 8 fabulous designs, including a daisy, daffodil, rose, and more. Use the punch-out petals and wired stems to assemble your flowers, then use the custom shaping tool to create realistic looking petals. Finally, decorate with glitter glue and rhinestones to make them extra fabulous! Let your creativity bloom as you fill your space with beautiful bouquets that will never wilt! WHAT YOU GET 24 pages of punch-out sheets Rhinestones Glitter glue Shaping tool Wire stems 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

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

Turn string and pins into works of art with String Art, a modern twist on a classic craft. Children can use more than 20 art templates, including animals, words and pictures to create the whole look: pick a design, prepare it with pins and string and display! String Art comes with everything you need to create beautiful designs, including pins, backing boards and instructions. With enough material to make three big art pieces and four small art pieces, there are hours of fun to be had!

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

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. "

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.

Fold your favorite origami animals--from cute Panda Cubs, Kittens and Penguins to the menacing Great White Shark and Tyrannosaurus Rex. The step-by-step instructions in this book show you how to fold 120 amazing animal origami models. Once you're done folding them, you can decorate your creations with eye stickers to create a truly lifelike collection of creatures. The following are just a few of the unique origami projects your whole family will enjoy creating with this book: Three different kinds of cuddly Dogs and Cats A pride of Lions A floppy-eared Elephant, complete with pleated trunk and pile of poop! A spiny-but-cute Porcupine--watch your fingers! A sleepy-eyed Sloth--hang him upside down for a nap A Panda parent and baby--including bamboo to munch on! A playful Otter with her fishy snack A friendly Flying Squirrel An adorable pair of Bunnies, complete with crunchy Carrots! Snakes, Lizards, Sharks, Crustaceans, Primates, Dinosaurs, and so much more! The folded animal projects range from easy to challenging, and each one is clearly labeled with the difficulty level. Start with simple models and move on to the intermediate and challenging animals as your build your origami skills! Japanese author Fumiaki Shingu is one of the world's leading origami experts, having published over 20 books on the subject. Fumiaki is an avid proponent of the art of origami in Japan, and he specializes in creating fun and easy-to-fold original origami models.

Paper magic at its finest! This second Harry Potter Origami book gives you step-by-step instructions to create 15 magical props inspired by the Harry Potter films. Craft fifteen amazing props as seen in the Harry Potter films with this easy-to-follow origami book! You'll be able to fold amazing objects, like the Elder Wand and Hermione Granger's beaded bag, as well as familiar characters, like Dobby, Nagini and Fang. What's more, you'll get to fold a fortune teller that'll help determine your Hogwarts house, and tons more origami pieces to create! Harry Potter Origami 2 includes: Special sheets of illustrated origami paper custom designed for each craft Step-by-step instructions with illustrations Photography of the real, finished origami for helpful reference Advice for keeping your origami looking magical This second origami book includes 15 new origami pieces to make. It's the perfect gift for every Harry Potter fan, young and old!

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!

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.

Be inspired and delighted by Collage Workshop for Kids, a colorful art instruction book on collage techniques for children-made in cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Collage Workshop for Kids pairs essays by educators from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art with instructions on collage technique. Chapters explore favorite art themes for kids and demonstrate how to work with colored tissue paper, newspaper, fabric and buttons, painted paper, torn paper, and more. In each chapter, Reggio-inspired author and teacher Shannon Merenstein explores each technique with original ideas. Members of the museum's education staff offer expert advice on creating art with children. Everything you need to know about collage is in this book, making it a great reference for teachers, librarians, and parents.