Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1889, The American Girl's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young girls. It includes plans for April Fool's parties and jokes, transplanting wildflowers and preserving or pressing them, Easter games and activities, instructions for making a lawn tennis net and the rules of the game, how to make a hammock, corn husk and flower dolls, instructions for making various fans, Halloween parties, making a telephone, painting in water or oil colors, making models in clay and wax, making picture frames, and suggestions for winter games and activities As with its companion, The American Boy's Handy Book, the girl's book is divided into seasons ensuring fun will be had all year round.

This book that takes the reader from knowing zero about magic to being able to do a whole show for their family and friends. Along the way they will learn some cool tricks to show their friends in school, find out how to do a PR stunt, film their own tricks, develop their unique magician persona and all the other secrets to making magic amazing. The reader will be offered an array of trick options, from openers to finales, from which to build their own tailored show, depending on their favourite style of magic and stage of learning.

How can simple activities help us connect more fully with our children and live more happily together? What types of games will encourage children to be kind to others? How can crafting and outdoor play build respect for the natural world? The Connected Family Handbook offers empowering advice and practical activities to answer these questions and many more. Experienced parenting coach and popular author Lou Harvey-Zahra and successful parenting blogger Danielle Harbison have created a unique and inspiring book for carers of toddlers to ten year olds. Each of the ten chapters tackles an important theme for families -- Home, Kindness, Mealtimes, Move, Warmth, Teamwork, Adventure, Nature, Wonder and Celebration -- and suggests ways to nurture these qualities in children. Every chapter is illustrated with beautiful photographs and includes easy crafts and fun recipes to create with children, stories and verses to share, as well as tips on creative discipline, positive play and establishing family rhythms and routines. Engage with NATURE by crafting toys from sticks, nurture WONDER by sharing a story about toadstools and fairy folk, encourage KINDNESS by creating a toy medical kit and make MEALTIMES fun with frozen fruit pizza. All of Lou and Danielle's ideas and advice come from a background of holistic child development, and celebrate values including eco-friendly living, connected family life, healthy and fun food choices and the importance of imaginative play.

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 beat seven deadly serpents to the fortress of Mampang and destroy them before they can warn the Archmage of your mission to find the Crown of Kings. 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!

Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside acclaimed cookbook author Ed Smith. From pasta to passionfruit, baguettes to biryani, ramen to rambutan, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as where our food comes from, and the stories, cultures and traditions behind what we eat. A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach children understanding, empathy and respect of differing experiences, cultures and tradition. With engaging, colourful artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas.

Sharing our personal expressions and creative ideas enriches all our lives. Post This is the first book that empowers you to express yourself and post the results to your social network. This is Art Therapy for the online world.

Draw a self-portrait, draw your mood, create a bunch of flowers for a friend, illustrate the weather - and more. You capture the moment on the page in whatever medium you prefer and then share it via social media.

Post This provides prompts and hashtags that encourage users to post the material they create - from the artistic to the absurd!

Squeeze slimy snots through a soft and squishy nose! Explore ten different experiments on sinus-based anatomy, make sense of scents with the power of smell, and even whip up a batch of boogers! Learn how snot, mucus, and nose hairs protect your body. Use the fake sneezer to find the best ways to stop a sneeze or cough, and grow germs in a safe petri dish culture. Finally, try out soapy science activities to observe how germs can be eradicated.

Inspire and share with your child the wonderful world of art and encourage their creative abilities! Authors Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw explore the stories and meanings of 20 masterpieces of Western Art as inspiratio n for children to create their own exciting and creative art projects. Covering a diverse range of media - from tissue paper mosaic to charcoal drawing - to encourage and develop your child's creative abilities. The activities are designed for children age d 6 and up, with a range of simple and more challenging activities to suit the abilities of both younger and older children.

Clare Hibbert looks at the food we eat for dinner, where it comes from and healthy eating. The book includes a simple recipe.

Divided into six sections, the projects cover a fun range of themes, from classic origami designs such as animals to party decorations and modern vehicles. There's even a project showing how to create the classic Japanese arcade character Pacman. You'll be amazed at how much you can create with a few simple folds. Every stage is described in a series of clear step-by-step photographs, showing all the techniques you will need to complete each of these great designs. Also included is a specially designed pack of origami paper with enough pieces to complete all the projects, so you can start making your own amazing creations straight away.

Create your own magical unicorn world with this incredible origami guide! 200 pages of origami fun! Origami is the art of paper folding. Through easy-to-follow instructions, you can learn to fold 10 origami pieces using the perfectly patterned paper provided. Instructions include: flowers, a tree, a butterfly, a unicorn and even a magical unicorn poop! It's hours of fun! The art of paper-folding, origami, is almost as old as paper itself. Originally ceremonial and then practised by the elite, origami is now enjoyed by people young and old all over the world. It is a great way for young people to develop hand-eye co-ordination, precision and even improves understanding of geometry. Unicorn Origami is a delightful way to introduce this art to kids who can't get enough of their favourite magical creatures.

Help your child develop good eating habits by teaching them how to cook. In this brilliant book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes show children how to make delicious and nutritious food. As well as finding out how easy it is to make lots of scrummy things to eat, they'll practise skills like measuring, weighing and counting without even realising it. Packed with ideas for everything from pizzas to pancakes, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and sweet treats, there's plenty to keep kids busy in the kitchen.

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!

“It rained and it rained and it rained. Piglet told himself that never in all his life, and he was goodness knows how old – three, was it, or four? – never had he seen so much rain. Days and days and days.”

The friends of the Hundred Acre Wood have 50 things to try on rainy days. Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Owl as they build a rain gauge, find Eeyore’s tail and take part in a scavenger hunt. With step-by-step instructions and helpful hints, plus room for drawings and photos of your adventures, this handbook is filled with perfect ideas for the greyest of days. How long will it take to finish all 50 things?