Meet two young adventurers as they discover the ancient art of reading outdoor clues. Join them as they learn to read a full moon, decode the colour of the ocean and forecast the weather with a rainbow, uncovering the secret signs of nature and a world of forgotten skills. With a foreword from naturalist Steve Backshall.

The joyous room-by-room presentation of a cozy house offers readers a welcoming tour in this story about why home is such a special place. Full-color illustrations.

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.

Ever wonder how to make a teepee, wigwam or lean-to? What it was like camping out before insulated sleeping bags? Bernard S. Mason answers these questions and more in Boy's Book of Camping and Wood Crafts. Everything from fitting everything you need (and what that is exactly) in one pack to building shelter and starting your campfire is explained in great detail and with easy to read diagrams and drawings.

Packed with craft activities and over 200 stickers, Monkey Puzzle Make and Do book is a great gift for any child – ideal for rainy days and holidays.

Where is Monkey's mummy? It's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mum. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals! Join in their adventures with this fun craft book – make your own jungle card game, create a pair of brilliant butterfly wings to wear, and find out lots of clever and creative ways to turn your handprints into your favourite jungle animals!

Based on the bestselling picture book, Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Welcome to the world of Little Chef, where kids are empowered in the kitchen and the best memories are made with the people they love.

This cookbook, made just for Mom and child, is full of foods they will both love to cook together! Time spent with Mom making something delicious is the most fun. Kids will feel proud of what they cook up while strengthening that special familial bond.

Recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and dessert are included along with tips for creating traditions and finding ways to celebrate the everyday wonderfulness of just being together.

My Little Village is a groundbreaking new series which combines the world of books with the world of toys and games.

Each box contains a selection of high-quality wooden toys, a sturdy and colourfulpuzzle, as well as a 64-page fully photographic introduction to the subject aimed at the curious 3-5 year old age group. We strive to use our packaging in the most interesting way possible. In My Little Village, each box transforms into something essential for the specific title.

Sew your own mini plant friends and gorgeous gardens! This kit is packed with colourful fabrics to help you create your very own gardens and perfect plant friends, including a cute yoga frog, carnivore plants and more! Contents include: 32-page book different colour felts embroidery floss in various colours embroidery needles pre-cut eyes and cheeks simple instructions. Check out Sew Mini Treats and Sew Mini Animals, too!

Warning: this book will cure all boredom! Pick which pet is worse: a vampire bat, a dead worm or Godzilla; decide what you would do if you were Prime Minister; discover some yucky things that people eat around the world... and much more! This witty and wacky book is bursting with laugh-out-loud facts, games, quizzes and things to do for hours of fun. Say goodbye to long journey blues!

Simple recipes to make mealtimes fun for even the fussiest eaters! Did you know that cooking actually encourages fussy eaters to eat, as they're more likely to dig in to something they've prepared? Instil a love of cooking to last a lifetime with Annabel Karmel's Fun, Fast and Easy Children's Cookbook. The latest book from the UK's no.1 children's cookbook author is the ultimate kitchen companion for young children and their parents, turning mealtimes into the most fun part of the day, no matter how picky your child! Inside, you'll find: * Delicious, easy-to-make recipes from Perfect Pancakes and Teddy Bear Burgers, to Animal Cupcakes * Vibrant, enticing photography * Fascinating food facts to make mealtimes fun * Step-by-step instructions to make recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and treats * Essential kitchen tips to get the family cooking together * Stunning illustrations by Bryony Clarkson This book is guaranteed to be loved by both little ones and adults alike, and provides the perfect opportunity to cook up delicious recipes and memories to treasure for a lifetime. Adults will love the emphasis on fresh, wholesome ingredients and clear, simple instructions. Little ones will love preparing and savouring the delicious dishes, all the while learning a host of skills along the way. From learning how to make their very first omelette, to discovering how to tell whether an egg is fresh without breaking it, and even how to peel bananas like a monkey, your little foodie will have their foundations for cooking set for life. Plus, with recipes including everything from sizzling stir-fries, orzo pasta jars and nutritious noodle pots, there's something for even the pickiest eater. With a mix of great recipes and foodie fun, this is the perfect cookbook for young families everywhere, and a must-have in any household with little ones!

For any boy and girl who loves Minecraft, what can be more fun than a sweet, colorful Minecraft-themed snack, drink, meal, or cake! The Minecrafter's Cookbook brings the Overworld to life with over 40 fantastic, Minecraft-themed recipes that kids and parents can make together. From main courses that will fill your hunger bar; to enchanted snacks that Alex and Steve couldn't survive without; to party-friendly, game-themed desserts and potion drinks, there is plenty in this book to enchant young gamers and their families. Kids will love the accompanying illustrations of their favorite characters and scenes, while parents will appreciate the simple, step-by-step directions to guide them as they craft. The Minecrafter's Cookbook makes cooking an irresistible adventure: Includes photos of each finished item, plus colorful illustrations of popular Minecrafting scenes and characters for maximum fun. Features over 40 kid-friendly meals, drinks, and desserts including Beetroot Stew, Golden Apples, Grass Block Brownies, and Creeper Crispies! Encourages young gamers to power down and enjoy family time in the kitchen The delicious recipes in this book are sure to make spending time together a whole lot more fun!

Extend your gardening season into autumn and enjoy those golden orange leaves and pumpkins with your children. With 235 color images, see for yourself that it's not too cold to still play outside. Games like soil bag obstacle course or creating borders for your spring flowers with a digging contest are perfect during this cooler time of the year. A little planning and a bunch of fun ideas can help you encourage your children's exploration and enjoyment of the garden no matter the time of year. Karden (R) is there waiting to make garden glove puppets and garden art brushes, go on a scavenger hunt, and play garden tic tac toe. With over thirty projects, the possibilities are endless!

With lots to see and heaps to do, in Busy Baking young children can join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to bake some treats for a party. Collect the ingredients, beat the eggs and decorate the cake with lots of strawberries. Little ones will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. There's lots more fun to be had with Busy Playtime, Busy Home, and Busy Cafe.

Junior Library Guild Selection How did Julia Child become one of America's most celebrated and beloved chefs? Her grandnephew reveals her story in this picture book that Jacques Pepin calls a "vivid portrait . . . an enjoyable read." Julia's kid-friendly recipe for Oeufs Brouilles (Scrambled Eggs) is included! Julia Child was born hungry, but she was not born a chef. In fact, Julia didn't discover her passion for cooking until she had a life-changing luncheon in France and became determined to share her newfound love of food with everyone. In Paris, Julia devoured recipe books, shopped in outdoor markets, consumed all kinds of foods, and whipped through culinary school. And although she wasn't always successful in the kitchen, she was determined to "master the art" of French cooking. Through perseverance and grit, Julia became a chef who shared her passion with the world, making cooking fun, and turning every meal into a special event. Alex Prud'homme's firsthand knowledge paired with Sarah Green's vibrant and energetic illustrations showcases Julia's life and celebrates her enduring legacy.

Build a rainbow maker that attaches to the window and casts rainbows around your room on a sunny day! With the materials included, build a triple-crystal, motorised rainbow maker that hangs to your window.You'll learn all about the best weather conditions to find and record rainbows in the wild. This fun STEM kit lets you have fun while learning about the subjects you may encounter in school: reflection/refraction, light and prisms. The kit includes: an instruction book faceted crystals silver rings motor suction cups alligator clips holographic sheet Requires 2x AA batteries, not included. 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

Milk doesn't just appear in the refrigerator, nor do apples grow in the fruit bowl. Before we eat, many people work very hard-planting grain, catching fish, tending animals, filling crates and stocking shelves.

Preschoolers learn how to prepare their own food with activities that foster fun in the kitchen and promote healthy eating habits. Colorful photo-driven recipes for making fruit wands, noodle bowls, chocolate smoothies, and more encourage kids to discover and expand their tastes and experience the joy and pride that come from making with their own hands the foods they eat.

_______________ "A winner with my grandson. And I liked it too!" - Prue Leith "A beautiful book about following your dreams" - David Atherton, Winner of the Great British Bake-Off _______________ A hilarious and original picture book about believing in yourself and learning how to shine. Nut isn't like the other Vikings; he doesn't climb hills or swim icy lakes ... but he does have one great passion - Nut LOVES to bake cakes! So, when Viking Sports Day comes round, it looks like certain disaster for Nut. Can his baking SAVE THE DAY? Told in effortless verse, The Viking Who Liked Icing is a hilarious, heartwarming picture book about being yourself.

This title is suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years old. "The Byzantine Mosaic Kit" was inspired by The Personification of Ktisis (Foundation), a floor mosaic in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dating back about 1500 years. This all-inclusive kit includes a pre-printed mosaic backing card, six sheets of different-coloured foam tiles with adhesive backing and a museum label, plus a 16-page brochure of detailed, step-by-step instructions, photographs and cultural and artistic information about the design.

WINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKS BASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES This interactive book for kids aged 8-10 introduces the wonderful science of the forest through outdoor activities, quizzes, fun facts, photographs, and more! Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young readers, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families. The author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben, tells kids about the forest internet, aphids who keep ants as pets, nature's water filters, and more fascinating things that happen under the canopy. Featuring simple activities kids can try on their own, along with quizzes, photographs, and more, Can You Hear the Trees Talking? covers a range of amazing topics including: : How trees talk to each other (hint: through the wood wide web!) Why trees are important in the city How trees make us healthy and strong How trees get sick, and how we can help them get better This engaging and visually stunning book encourages at-home learning and fun as kids discover the wonder of the natural world outside their windows. "Lush full-color photos and pictures create an immersive experience and the layout facilitates engaged, delighted learning. ...this book may prompt frequent family visits to, and a new appreciation for, neighborhood trees and local forests."-Washington Parent