Packed full of practical step-by-step tips and hints, this informative workbook teaches children how to create fun hand lettering styles and projects. There are 12 different lettering styles to learn about and practise for each letter of the alphabet. There is a tear-out section with complete alphabets in each lettering style for children to scan or trace. Featuring lots of inspiration for creating posters, greeting cards and other craft items using skills learnt in this book. • Introduction to hand lettering for beginners. • Tear-out alphabet pages to trace or scan. • Packed full of practical hints and tips. • Learn how to embellish letters in different ways. • Craft ideas to make with new lettering skills.

These super paper-craft activity books come in a handy wallet and include the paper and additional components needed to make various folding and cutting projects. * Origami contains 50 sheets of coloured paper and one sheet of stickers * Paper planes contains 20 paper planes to make, plus a launcher * Handy wallet to keep makes in

My Very First Puzzles series is the perfect introduction to the fun of solving different types of puzzle and is specifically devised for beginners. From simple dot-to-dots to mazes, spot the difference, to colouring, these books develop problem-solving, pen-control and visual- thinking skills, while keeping small children entertained and busy. The bright colourful illustrations on every page will engage and encourage very young minds. * Bright, colourful illustrations * Help develop problem solving, visual thinking and pen control * Specifically devised for beginners * Visual solutions to the dot-to-dots at the back of the book

Create great art from simple shapes! Hui Skipp's wonderful illustrations bring to life a simple way for children to create their own art from shapes. Each book includes three sets of press-out templates to draw around and create fun and characterful creatures. The templates can also be used as stencils. By moving or flipping the shapes over, children can make endless variations to suit themselves. There are lots of fun examples of different ways to colour and personalise drawings. Each book includes three sets of press-out templates to draw around and create fun and characterful creatures. They can also be used as stencils. So why buy this book? * Unique press-out templates to guide drawing. * Children can use their imagination to create characters and scenes. * Step-by-step instructions. * Hours of fun and creative learning and a great gift.

These super paper-craft activity books come in a handy wallet and include the paper and additional components needed to make various folding and cutting projects. * Origami contains 50 sheets of coloured paper and one sheet of stickers * Paper planes contains 20 paper planes to make, plus a launcher * Handy wallet to keep makes in

My First Puzzles series is full of fun with dot-to-dots, mazes, picture puzzles, spot the differences, odd one out and puzzle colouring. Designed specifically for young readers, the My First Puzzles series helps to develop visual thinking and problem solving while keeping children occupied and entertained. Each book is full of big bold illustrations for clarity, with questions on each page in addition to the main puzzle. * Bright, colourful illustrations * Help develop problem solving, visual thinking and pen control * Additional counting and observational questions to answer on every page

Ideal for taking on trips and for rainy days, the pad format means that pages can be torn out, making them easier to use and share. Packed with all sorts of activities, these pads will keep young ones occupied for hours. The varied puzzles also help to develop numerical and problem-solving skills. * Help develop numerical and problem-solving skills * Bright, colourful illustrations * Small format, ideal for on-the-go fun

This collection of carousels offers an amazing 3D visual depiction of a classic fairytale story through six key scenes. Each fairytale can be read from cover to cover, but the carousel also offers a new way to enjoy these well-loved children's classics through different, multi-layered, paper scenes. This unique storytelling experience is great fun for young readers and a novel way to hold their attention. So why buy this book? * Opens up to make a 3-D pop-up panorama. * Lots of detail in the layers of illustrations. * Ribbon ties the covers together. * Hours of fun learning and a great gift.

Packed with all sorts of activities, these pads will keep young ones occupied for hours. The varied puzzles also help to develop numerical and problem-solving skills. * Help develop numerical and problem-solving skills * Bright, colourful illustrations * Small format, ideal for on-the-go fun

Make your own pop-ups book! This unusual series is a novel take on two popular themes: pop-ups and colouring, and combines the two. Each double-page spread has colour-coded 'footprints' to which to glue the corresponding press-out pop-up pieces at the back of the book. There are eight sets of simple press-out pieces that can be glued to the eight scenes in the book to create your very own pop- up book! Parts of the drawings are left blank for the reader to colour themselves. So why buy this book? * Very satisfying activity book to keep. * Includes everything except glue. * Personalised pop-up book created on completion. * Encourages understanding of paper-engineering. * Great STEM skill for school or home use. * Lovely gift book for budding creatives.

Create great art from simple shapes! Hui Skipp's wonderful illustrations bring to life a simple way for children to create their own art from shapes. Each book includes three sets of press-out templates to draw around and create fun and characterful creatures. The templates can also be used as stencils. By moving or flipping the shapes over, children can make endless variations to suit themselves. There are lots of fun examples of different ways to colour and personalise drawings. Each book includes three sets of press-out templates to draw around and create fun and characterful creatures. They can also be used as stencils. So why buy this book? * Unique press-out templates to guide drawing. * Children can use their imagination to create characters and scenes. * Step-by-step instructions. * Hours of fun and creative learning and a great gift.

Make your own pop-ups book! This unusual series is a novel take on two popular themes: pop-ups and colouring, and combines the two. Each double-page spread has colour-coded 'footprints' to which to glue the corresponding press-out pop-up pieces at the back of the book. There are eight sets of simple press-out pieces that can be glued to the eight scenes in the book to create your very own pop- up book! Parts of the drawings are left blank for the reader to colour themselves. So why buy this book? * Very satisfying activity book to keep. * Includes everything except glue. * Personalised pop-up book created on completion. * Encourages understanding of paper-engineering. * Great STEM skill for school or home use. * Lovely gift book for budding creatives.

Ready to beat boredom, the possible*impossible puzzle series covers all types of detailed visual puzzle from spot the difference to odd one out, and dot-to-dot to mazes. These specialised and challenging puzzles get progressively harder as children work through the book, helping the development of their problem-solving skills. For added fun, each puzzle includes a time challenge of the expected duration with the aim of beating the clock! The solutions are included in the back of the book. The number of dots increase as the book progresses, so that by last puzzle there are 1000 dots! The images have spot colour so that the reader can add their own colour too. Each title has visual answers at the back of the book. So why buy this book? * The puzzles get harder has the book progresses. * Every page has a time challenge to add to the fun. * Ideal for holidays or travel.

My First Puzzles series is the perfect introduction to the fun of solving different types of puzzle and is specifically devised for beginners. From simple dot-to-dots to mazes, spot the difference, to colouring, these books develop problem-solving, pen-control and visual- thinking skills, while keeping small children entertained and busy. The bright colourful illustrations on every page will engage and encourage very young minds. * Bright, colourful illustrations * Help develop problem solving, visual thinking and pen control * Additional counting and observational questions to answer on every page

This collection of carousels offers an amazing 3D visual depiction of a classic fairytale story through six key scenes. Each fairytale can be read from cover to cover, but the carousel also offers a new way to enjoy these well-loved children's classics through different, multi-layered, paper scenes. This unique storytelling experience is great fun for young readers and a novel way to hold their attention. So why buy this book? * Opens up to make a 3-D pop-up panorama. * Lots of detail in the layers of illustrations. * Ribbon ties the covers together. * Hours of fun learning and a great gift.

Ready to beat boredom, the possible*impossible puzzle series covers all types of detailed visual puzzle from spot the difference to odd one out, and dot-to-dot to mazes. These specialised and challenging puzzles get progressively harder as children work through the book, helping the development of their problem-solving skills. For added fun, each puzzle includes a time challenge of the expected duration with the aim of beating the clock! The solutions are included in the back of the book. Packed full of more than 80 fantastic imaginative and tricky mazes. Each maze has a fun theme, and the difficulty increases as the book progresses. So why buy this book? * The puzzles get harder has the book progresses. * Every page has a time challenge to add to the fun. * Ideal for holidays or travel.

Make art with one finger! Budding artists can add colour with one finger. Using the nine-colour inkpad provided, their finger and a pen, they can create fabulous scenes and unique characters. With easy steps to follow and lots of ideas, this is a fun way to develop creativity and sequencing. So why buy this book? *Simple visual prompts encourage creativity. *Children can use their imagination to create characters and scenes. *Step-by-step tips. *Helps children develop sequencing skills. *Nine-colour inkpad, stacks flat. *Hours of fun learning and a great gift.

Afghanistan was an American crusade to win the war against the “Evil Soviet Empire” and remake the world in its own image. This goes right to the heart of understanding the destiny of the Western Dream. Instead of a dream the US is caught in a nightmare. Now Americans long for a spiritual regeneration away from the vision of war as an honorable sacrifice to a vision of peace that serves all. No one seems able to make the process move in the right direction. We assimilated a profound understanding over four decades of how to envision moving from war to peace that is now in our novelized memoir, The Valediction: Three Nights of Desmond at the Kabul Hotel.

Toys, reindeer, snowmen, and stockings ...these are just a few surprises to be discovered in this interactive book filled with hidden pictures. With magic paper flashlights inside the pages, readers are encouraged to find as many Christmas objects as they can inside both the colorful and veiled pages. This innovative format with cheerful Christmas scenes will keep children busy for hours as they exercise their counting skills and focus their concentration on the fun challenges. No batteries are necessary, making this book ready to take anywhere!

What happens in the ocean after dark? Use the magic flashlights on every page to reveal the hidden creatures in the ocean's depths Each spread appears to be dark, but point the flashlight and watch brilliant aquatic life illustrations magically illuminate.

Readers of all ages will be amazed by this innovative paper technology--no batteries necessary Every spread features a different underwater animal, but it's the reader's job to locate the hidden creatures. Perfect for curious older readers, each page has a "Did you Know . . .?" section filled with amazing facts about ocean creatures and their habits.

Arts educators have adopted social justice themes as part of a larger vision of transforming society. Social justice arts education confronts oppression and inequality arising from factors related to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, class, ability, gender, and sexuality. This edition of Common Threads investigates the intersection of social justice work with education in the visual arts, music, theatre, dance, and literature. Weaving together resources from a range of University of Illinois Press journals, the editors offer articles on the scholarly inquiry, theory, and practice of social justice arts education. Selections from the past three decades reflect the synergy of the diverse scholars, educators, and artists actively engaged in such projects. Together, the contributors bring awareness to the importance of critically reflective and inclusive pedagogy in arts educational contexts. They also provide pedagogical theory and practical tools for building a social justice orientation through the arts. Contributors: Joni Boyd Acuff, Seema Bahl, Elizabeth Delacruz, Elizabeth Garber, Elizabeth Gould, Kirstin Hotelling, Tuulikki Laes, Monica Prendergast, Elizabeth Saccá, Alexandra Schulteis, Amritjit Singh, and Stephanie Springgay