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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Practical interests & handicrafts
This charmingly illustrated seasonal treasury of nature-based
crafts, bakes and gardening projects for autumn celebrates the
country cottage lifestyle with self-sufficient and eco-friendly
fun. Locally printed on 100% recycled paper, Little Country
Cottage: An Autumn Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom offers:
Easy yet delicious autumn recipes and treats that introduce young
readers to local and seasonal eating. From pumpkin muffins to
home-made apple chips, the easy-to-make recipes will inspire kids
to get into the kitchen. Suggestions for using up unloved parts of
produce, such as ways to make use of apple cores and peel,
demonstrate a naturally zero-waste way of living. Accessible and
fun crafts, such as making a gratitude tree and a woven basket,
have instructions broken down into clear steps illustrated in
AnneliesDraws' cute and wholesome style. The seasonal gardening and
growing projects, such as planting herbs, can be done in a big back
yard or on a windowsill, making this eco-friendly activity book a
fun resource, whether readers are based in towns or the country.
Woven alongside the cooking, crafting and planting projects are
little snippets of seasonal information and self-sufficient wisdom
from homesteading teacher Angela Fanning of Axe and Root Homestead,
with a focus on enjoying and celebrating the best of what autumn
has to offer. Find even more nature-centered seasonal fun in:
Little Country Cottage: A Winter Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and
Wisdom. Ivy Kids brings you beautiful, sustainably printed books to
rewild your child, nurture creativity, and foster a deep connection
with the living world. Winner of the Sustainability Award at the
Independent Publishers Awards 2022, Ivy Kids books are
planet-friendly, printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper,
locally to where they will be sold.
Join this crafty adventure in design where you can create all the
things you need for a fantastic pirate-themed party! Brimming full
of ideas for crazy costumes, glorious games and delightful
decorations to perfect party food, this series ensures you'll host
the perfect party, fill a rainy day, or help you create designs
that last happy ever crafter. Bright and buzzing illustrations
support the step-by-step instructions, plus there are fun facts and
joyful jokes to boot. Perfect for all budding craft makers, but
especially suited to the 7-9 age group.
A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator,
Kerby Rosanes, whose detailed illustrations are loved by adults and
children alike. Mythic World features over 55 mythical creatures
and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known creatures
alongside some you might not have discovered before, each scene
shows them interacting with and morphing out of some of the most
distinctive landscapes in our world today. Warring giants morph out
of The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, petrified trolls come
back to life in Icelandic rock formations, the Bhutanese Druk
emerges from Mount Everest's cloudy summit and much more. Colour
and discover the classical myths of Ancient Greece and Rome; celtic
folklore from Ireland and Scotland; oriental tales from Japan and
China; and norse sagas from across Scandinavia. Pages at the back
of the book provide a brief introduction to each mythical creature
and explain the inspiration and rationale behind each illustration.
Transform your look again and again with Glitter Face Painting. A
follow up title to Klutz: Face Painting, this sequel shows you
heaps more tips and tricks to up your face-painting skills and
really stand out. Comes with everything you need to get
imaginative, including detailed instructions, five shimmery fact
paints, a face painting brush and eye-catching body stickers
(including rhinestones).
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