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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Practical interests & handicrafts
Tomato Soup with Cupid Croutons. A Meatball-Mozzarella Pizza.
Homemade Fudgy Ice-Cream Sandwiches. Good Housekeeping's
fun-to-make (and eat!) recipes will appeal to every kid. With
aspiring young chefs showing off their skills on Chopped Junior and
Food Network Star Kids, it's clear that kids CAN cook and LOVE to
cook! Now, Good Housekeeping has created the perfect cookbook for
kids of all ages who are eager to step in the kitchen. It features
more than 100 delicious, fail-safe recipes, accompanied by colorful
photographs and basic kitchen and cooking how-tos. Prepare tempting
fare like mac 'n' cheese, lasagna, salads, smoothies, burgers,
cakes, and more! And when children want to whip up something for
their friends and family, they'll find variations that make every
dish super-special.
WELCOME TO PETER'S BAKING PARTY! The Great British Bake Off winner
is back to share his famous tips, tricks and yummy concoctions to
surprise family and friends with, as well as delicious dinners to
tingle your tastebuds. Including simple recipes for novice chefs
and challenging bakes for adventurous cooks, plus step-by-step
instructions to develop kitchen confidence, this book will inspire
kids of all ages to get creative and learn all the essential skills
needed to become a baking star. From breakfast pancakes to
gluten-free loaves, tasty no-bakes to hearty puddings, and
jam-packed full of party food ideas, young cooks can have endless
fun creating unique and vibrant bakes the whole family will enjoy
for years to come. READY, SET, BAKE! 'Simple and inspiring; a
baking book for all ages' PRUE LEITH
When Hazel and her father bake together, her mother says they make
the whole house smell like a fancy bakery. And when they bake in
the morning, it's absolutely okay to sample the goods- even if it's
for breakfast. One day Hazel decides to organize a bake sale for
her school, encouraging her friends to contribute to the effort.
The results take readers all over the world-from strawberry mochi
and pumpkin empanadas to Indian-spiced shortbread and Egyptian
basbousa cake. Best of all, each of these treat-along with muffins,
carrot cake, scones, and vegan and gluten free items-comes with its
own easy-to-follow recipe. The author of a popular blog with the
same name, Cynthia Cliff knows how to make recipes look as good as
they taste. Her charming illustrations combine the simplicity of
folk art with a sophisticated flair. And her down-to-earth
instructions accommodate all sorts of substitutions and skill
levels. The perfect gateway book to a lifetime of satisfying and
healthy baking, Pie for Breakfast will also introduce families to
new flavours and treats, opening their palates and their eyes to
the delicious ways that baking can bring us together.
Make the same pioneer crafts that Laura did! In her beloved Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder tells of her pioneer childhood growing up on the frontier. Because the Ingallses often lived far away from any stores, and because they had little money, Laura and her family had to make most of their own household items, using whatever materials were available. Now, with MY LITTLE HOUSE CRAFTS BOOK, you can share a part of Laura's pioneer days by learning how to make the same things that she and her family made for their little homes on the frontier. Inside this book are easy, step-by-step instructions for 18 crafts taken straight from the pages of Laura's Little House books. All you need to get started are a few simple supplies, and you're on your way to making fun and useful pioneer crafts that you'll cherish forever.
Part of the much loved Children Just Like Me series, Food Like Mine
is a touching celebration of children from all over the world and
the food they eat. Featuring more than 20 easy-to-follow recipes
and beautiful photography throughout, Food Like Mine is part of
DK's groundbreaking series on children of the world and features
children from Botswana to the USA. Perfect for children key stage 1
& 2 who will learn about staple ingredients, see where they're
eaten and discover how they're grown. Then you can use these
staples in more than 20 delicious, international dishes to make at
home. Food Like Mine shows that even if we live thousands of miles
apart, our lives share a common ingredient - food!
This DK children's book aged 11-14 is brimming with exciting,
educational activities and projects that focus on electronics and
technology.
Keep your siblings out of your room with a brilliant bedroom alarm,
power a propellor motorboat, make a stereo from pipes, build your own
AM radio, and construct a night light by following step-by-step
instructions and using affordable equipment. Inventor Lab will engage
budding scientists and engineers as they experiment, invent, trial, and
test technology, electronics, and mechanics at home.
Simple steps with clear photographs take readers through the stages of
each low-cost project, with fact-filled "How it works" panels to
explain the science behind each one, and to fascinate them with
real-world examples.
With an increasing focus across school curricula on encouraging
children to enjoy and explore STEM subjects (science, technology,
engineering, and maths), Inventor Lab is the perfect companion for any
inquisitive child with an interest in how the worlds of science
experiments and technology work, and why.
A little boy and girl find a seed, and decide to keep it safe. They
play with it but it doesn't grow. What must they do to make it
grow? When it flowers and dies they find it has left them lots of
new seeds to plant. Perfect to get children interested in gardening
and introduce them to the plant life cycle and seasons.
Bring up baby in style with this inspirational new book from Debbie
Shore. Bursting with 20 gorgeous projects for babies, mums and
dads, this book contains a mix of fun play items and must-have
practical projects. The book contains everyday necessaries, such as
bibs, burp cloths, a hooded towel, a portable high chair, a baby
nest and nursery storage, as well as items to stimulate baby: a
balloon mobile, a play mat and a quiet cube. These gorgeous,
practical items are an absolute must-have for new parents, or for
friends or family looking to make a perfect, memorable baby gift.
The book contains Debbie's easy-to-follow instructions and clear
photography; all the templates required are included, and the book
also contains 7 QR-code video links, in which Debbie demonstrates
some key techniques from the book.
The local youth club are putting an under-elevens squad together -
and Dal, Chris, Abs and Jason are determined to be picked.They know
they're the best players in their school - but what if that isn't
good enough and they don't make the team? Dal knows he'd be gutted
if his mates made it and he didn't . . . Then once the team is
picked, they have to do the business on the pitch - go out and win!
And their coach has a couple of surprise new players to help the
team . . .
A fresh new edition of the hugely popular Usborne First Cookbook.
Introduces beginner cooks to the basic techniques of cooking
through a selection of favourite recipes, including spaghetti
bolognese, chocolate brownies, sausage rolls and pancakes. Each
recipe contains clear and simple instructions in both word and
picture form, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright's busy team of
little cooks. With concealed spiral binding to make the book
practical and easy to use in the kitchen.
All About Hanukkah: Things to Make and Do is the perfect gift! This
beautiful activity book is bursting with crafts and recipes, fun
activities and facts about the Hanukkah celebrations observed by
over FIFTEEN MILLION Jewish people around the world. Read all about
why Hanukkah is known as the festival of light and discover the
stories behind it. Children can also create magical decorations,
plan for the wonderful year ahead and make delicious treats
inspired by countries and cultures all over the world. The perfect
activity book, children can: Create beautiful menorahs Make a
dreidl Design Hanukkah greeting cards Make magical wrapping paper
Recipes include: Kugel casserole Chicken schnitzel Gulab jamun
Hanukkah Challah This is the ULTIMATE book of Hanukkah fun!
35 creative projects for children using natural and recycled
materials Making their own toys, games, gifts and ornaments
encourages children to use their creative flair - and if they can
use component parts that are adapted or recycled, so much the
better for them and the planet. None of Emma Hardy's projects in
Green Crafts for Children use any special materials. Instead, they
all rely on items that are likely to be in the cupboard, can be
found around the house or garden, or collected on walks in the park
or at the beach. There are recipes for salt dough and methods for
easy felting, plus ways to imaginatively use old gift-wrapping
paper and worn-out clothes, as well as pine cones, tree bark,
shells and other natural bits and bobs. Gifts for relatives and
friends are here, together with games and toys that can be made and
then played with again and again. From painted stones and a
friendship bracelet to a simple dolls' house and a driftwood boat,
children will love the projects in this engaging book. In fact,
kids need never be bored again.
More 50 than recipes for young food lovers. Teach children how to
create tasty meals without heat. This cookbook will show children
how to cook all by themselves and gain their independence in the
kitchen - a valuable skill that will last a lifetime! This fun
recipe book for kids shows children how to make different dishes.
Each recipe is designed so that it's easy to make and requires no
cooking. This photographic cookbook contains more than 50 meal
ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks that will make young
cooks excited to spend time in the kitchen. The No-Cook Cook Book
was created especially for budding young chefs. This recipe book
will teach kids the basics of cooking safely. The easy-to-follow
instructions will teach kids practical kitchen safety tips and how
to use kitchen utensils such as a grater, sharp knife, and peeler
safely. This kid's no-heat cookbook will teach your children to be
comfortable in the kitchen and how to make mouth-watering meals. It
includes: - Over 50 recipes with photographs for breakfast, lunch,
dinner, and snacks - Clear instructions on how to create meals and
use common kitchen tools - Nutritional information and how to start
your own herb or vegetable garden Make And Enjoy Food Without Using
Heat Kids will also find out how to grow their own herbs and
vegetables at home, and then use these to prepare delicious meals.
The book guides them through recipes that are nutritious,
colourful, and delicious. Find recipes packed with fresh
ingredients for soups, salads, rice bowls, desserts, and so much
more!
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days
with various activities and food. This book explores the festival
and the story behind it and features six simple origami projects
for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the
world decorate their homes with lights and rangoli patterns, and
how they end the Diwali celebration with a special day for brothers
and sisters. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful
full-colour photos make this an essential book for children
celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities
are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step
illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations
for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a
Diwali school project or simply to wow your friends! The book is
part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious
festivals to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in
detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner
in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities
engage the reader in each festival and add a fun art and design
element to the series. A religious and interactive craft series for
children aged 9+.
A sweet and funny picture book about friendship - perfect for
Pancake Day. Pancake recipe included! It's finally the day of
Rabbit's pancake picnic! She's going to make the pancakes all by
herself . . . but she can't find her recipe book. Bother! Rabbit
decides to try to remember the recipe and adds syrup, strawberries,
apples, and lots of other ingredients to the mixture. Her friends
try to help, but Rabbit is desperate to make the pancakes on her
own. Even when the mixture turns lumpy, sticky and looks, well . .
. strange. Is Rabbit's pancake picnic ruined? Perhaps she just
needs to accept some help from her kind friends! This beautifully
illustrated picture book with its cast of adorable woodland animals
combines all the fun of Pancake Day with important messages about
knowing when to ask for help and the fun of working together.
Children will love the fun counting element, joining in with the
repeated phrases, and then making their very own pancakes using the
recipe at the end of the book.
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