Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer
Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drums. Created exclusively to address syncopation, it has earned its place as a standard tool for teaching beginning drummers syncopation and strengthening reading skills. This book includes many accented eighths, dotted eighths and sixteenths, eighth-note triplets and sixteenth notes for extended solos. In addition, teachers can develop many of their own examples from it.
365 Things to Make and Do
An amazing activity book containing ideas for things to do every day of the year! Contains projects such as a flag chain, fabric collages, leaf printing, spoon-people, door signs, gift tags, dangly cowboys and many more things to make, draw and paint. Each activity is clearly explained in step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. It also includes a bonus activity for a leap year!
All the World's Your Stage Shakespeare for Today
Eight exciting Shakespeare retellings for kids, alongside the story of his life and the history of Tudor London, all beautifully illustrated. Introduce your child to the work of William Shakespeare in this gorgeous treasury for all the family to enjoy. By expertly reimagining eight of the Bard's most famous plays, Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper breathes new life into these well-loved works, making them highly engaging for a new generation of fans. Including kid-friendly summaries of eight renowned Shakespeare plays: Romeo and JulietMacbethThe Tragedy of Hamlet, the Prince of DenmarkA Midsummer Night's DreamAs You Like ItThe Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of VeniceThe TempestThe Merchant of Venice Additional features: Fun facts about the life and times of Shakespeare, plus interesting information on how they created the sounds and smells in The Tempest, and the magic and fairies in A Midsummer Night's DreamBeautifully illustrated throughout, with charming representations of popular characters and scenes from each playA fantastic educational gift for children aged 7-11 or a brilliant classroom resource, created to instill artistic passion in a new generation of theater enthusiastsWith insightful and engaging storytelling combined with historical context and key themes for each play, readers will discover how Shakespeare gives us tools to think about the world today - and realize that Shakespeare really is for everyone, across every age group and time period!
This Is Hip-Hop
The second in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer. Can anyone be a street dancer? Yes! This inclusive first introduction to hip-hop and other street dances begins with a simple introduction and then takes readers on a global exploration of different dances, from breaking to Kuthu to K-pop. From author Dr. Rekha S. Rajan and artist Chris Park comes a fresh new dance series that will encourage all young children to dance in their homes or in their community, barefoot or with shoes, alone or with others, and exactly as they are! This inclusive and celebratory series is sure to inspire a love of dance in young and old readers alike.
The Ultimate Collection of Fun Stuff for Kids
Looking for something fun to do but don't know where to start? Kids, look no further than this four-book boxed set of hands-on activities made by the fun-tastic experts at Highlights, the creators of the #1 most-read children's magazine in America! This collection includes 4 books: Draw It!, Write It!, Explore It Outdoors!, and Play It Indoors! Each features 150+ activities, idea-starters, and interactive experiences that will leave kids bursting with excitement. This boxed set collection will help kids stop boredom in its tracks with silly drawing tutorials, mind-blowing experiments, adventurous scavenger hunts, creative writing prompts, and TONS of other screen-free activities. This interactive activity set is packed with four books, 600+ activities, and a whole lot of fun. Stored in one convenient case, these books will give kids endless possibilities, hundreds of screen-free activities, and tons of fun things to do. Each 160-page book includes a variety of activities to get kids moving, try new things, and explore the world around them. Try building an indoor obstacle course, stargazing, making slime, practicing how-to-draw tutorials, and so much more. With a collection this big, every kid will find something they love, and the fun will never end! Write It! 150+ Silly Writing Prompts for Creative KidsDraw It! 150+ Drawing How-Tos and Other Creative ActivitiesExplore It Outdoors! 150+ Ideas for an Outdoor AdventurePlay It Indoors! 150+ Ways to Have Fun and Stay Busy Inside
A Catwalk Around the World
Get a cat's eye view of the world with designer Karen Mabon! Search and find the fabulously dressed cats and tour the globe from the catwalks of Paris to the Lunar New Year festivities in China to the glittering New York broadway scene, and beyond! With clowders of cats to search and find and information about traditional outfits, festivals and much more, there is a huge amount to find and discover about our world through fashion . . . and cats! A page of answers is included at the end of the book.
Kindkids Let's Draw Cute Stuff
This charming kids' activity book invites young artists to discover their creative side with 100 easy-to-follow drawing lessons inspired by cute pets, yummy snacks, favorite hobbies, fun fashions, and more. Illustrated by licensed artist and author Mandy Ford, whose kind and encouraging style makes kids feel supported every step of the way, this book is designed to spark confidence, creativity, and joy. Featuring 100 easy step-by-step lessons, clear and encouraging instructions to help kids feel confident and proud of their progress, positive messages about creativity, kindness, and celebrating what you love, and a premium format with full-color illustrations and thick paper, this book will help kids grow their drawing skills while boosting their confidence and inspiring a love for creativity.
Kindkids Let's Draw Nature
This charming kids' activity book invites young artists to discover their creative side with 100 easy-to-follow drawing lessons inspired by animals, plants, and the world around them. Illustrated by licensed artist and author Mandy Ford, whose kind and encouraging style makes kids feel supported every step of the way, this book is designed to spark confidence, creativity, and joy. Featuring 100 easy step-by-step lessons, clear and encouraging instructions to help kids feel confident and proud of their progress, positive messages about creativity, kindness, and the beauty of nature, and a premium format with full-color illustrations and thick paper, this fun and constructive book will help kids grow their drawing skills while boosting their confidence and inspiring a lasting love of nature.
Matisse: Magician of Color
From New York Times-bestelling illustrator, Derek Desierto, here is nn inspiring, exquisitely illustrated picture book biography of Henri Matisse, who overcame hardship to create masterpieces."A lovely homage." Henri Matisse loved color. He dreamed of being an artist. Even after his father pushed him to study for a "serious" job, Henri followed his heart and went to art school. Color was all around him! After a grueling illness, Henri had to reinvent the way he made art. And what he created became even more magical. His story is brought to life by bestselling artist Derek Desierto, who continues to be inspired by Matisse's work, and now shares that magic with young readers.
An Unofficial Guide to the World of Studio Ghibli
From the creators of the podcast and bestselling book Ghibliotheque, this is a young film fan's comprehensive guide to one of the most exciting and influential film studios in cinema history, NOW FEATURING an all-new section to celebrate 40 years of Studio Ghibli. This new section includes a look at The Boy and the Heron, as well as an overview of Studio Ghibli's theatre productions My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, plus information on Ghibli Park, Japan's amazing Studio Ghibli theme park. Hello from Ghibliotheque! We are Michael and Jake, and together we make a podcast called Ghibliotheque, all about the films of the legendary Japanese animation company, Studio Ghibli. We think that Studio Ghibli has made some of the greatest films of all time, like My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away. We love nothing more than sharing these films with other people, whether that's by watching them together on the big screen, or writing a book like the one you're holding right now. This book is our handy, illustrated guide to the world of Studio Ghibli, a world that is like no other. Over the following pages you'll meet strong heroes, get to know wild and beguiling creatures, taste mouth-watering food, and travel via fast and fantastical modes of transportation. There is so much to explore and discover, so let's quote the motto of the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, and say: let's get lost, together. Enjoy! Across eight chapters, we will get up close and personal with the movies, learn who's who at the Oscar-winning studio and explore the impact that Ghibli World has left on our planet.
Draw with Mei: How to Draw Anime Characters
From a popular YouTube artist, an essential guide for artists ages 8 and up who want to learn how to draw anime-style people. Young readers of manga and fans of anime series can create their own anime-style characters with the help of Mei Yu. This book offers a wide variety of instructions that serve as starting points. From here, readers can follow easy step-by-step lessons to transform these shapes into finished drawings. This easy-to-follow process helps guide young artists every step of the way--how to draw eyes, expressions and faces, hairstyles, full bodies and poses, outfits, and more. Each chapter includes practice templates. With its appealing and approachable style, Draw with Mei: How to Draw Anime Characters encourages first-time artists to put their imaginations to paper.
Wickedly Popular
A must-have sticker book for fans of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, filled with symbols from the hit movies and musical! Explore the wonderful world of Oz--with 1,100+ iconic stickers! Including nods to Wicked (the Broadway musical and the new movies) and the classic tale The Wizard of Oz, this unauthorized sticker book contains "popular" song titles, lyrics, notable quotes, and references to beloved characters. Plus, bonus pages of tiny nail stickers for witchy-inspired manicures! So grab a copy and bring a little piece of Oz along with you as you catch the first bubble to munchkinland!
I Can Draw Cute Animals
Budding artists can take their first lessons in figure drawing with this easy-to-use book. Suitable for ages 5 and up, it shows kids how to draw a series of winsome animals -- a dog, lion, giraffe, sloth, and others -- with step-by-step visual guides plotted out on a grid. Children can copy each of the 4 to 6 steps onto a blank grid and then color the completed drawing.
Craft with Cardboard
Put yourself in the shoes of a real architect and create your very own city out of cardboard! In this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in creating a whole city (people and vehicles included!) out of cardboard. Author and artist Tiffanie Pichon opens with encouraging words that will inspire crafters to pay closer attention to their surroundings as they move through their city or town. The architecture--from roof to window--the sidewalks, parks, and even the jobs people are doing while they walk or drive through a city may inspire their creations as they construct their very own city out of recycled materials, like cardboard. The projects featured throughout this fully illustrated book will come together to create a neighborhood, but may also inspire future projects such as DIY rural towns and farms. Types of creations include houses and stores, towers and skyscrapers, factories, people and animals, vehicles, mountains, trees, benches, and more--all requiring the most basic supplies (tape or glue, scissors, paints or markers, rulers, colored paper, egg cartons, etc.) and whatever recycled or natural materials the crafter wants to use!
Disney Princess Enchanted Worlds
A lavish look inside 13 beautifully detailed castles, buildings, and vehicles from the animated Disney Princess movies. How do you reach the hidden staircase escape route in Rapunzel's tower? Where is the main stage of the ballroom inside Tiana's restaurant? How many turrets does Snow White's castle have? From Ariel's underwater palace to Cinderella's pumpkin coach and Belle's castle, explore the hidden treasures and mysteries of your favourite Disney Princesses' homes, vehicles, and buildings. Featuring all the need-to-know details about the enchanting worlds of the Disney Princesses: Go behind the scenes of all 13 Disney Princesses' homes and vehicles, with elaborate illustrations that capture each and every detailComplete with pages dedicated to each Disney Princess, including classic characters Ariel, Belle, and Jasmine alongside recent Princesses like Moana and RayaA beautiful gift for Disney fans and fairy tale lovers to cherish and enjoy - with plenty of hidden details to spot, you won't see all there is to see in just one read!This authoritative cross-sections book takes young Disney fans beyond what's seen on screen, offering enchanting surprises and a plethora of details to spot. Readers can feast their eyes on beautifully illustrated locations, including magical kingdoms, spellbinding ballrooms, and enchanting libraries. (c) 2025 Disney
Ultimate Paper Plane Book
The Ultimate Paper Plane Book - Take Your Folding Skills to New Heights! Take your paper plane skills to new heights with The Ultimate Paper Plane Book! Created in partnership with Dean Mackey, paper plane historian and curator of the Online Paper Airplane Museum, this book offers simple step-by-step folding instructions and clear diagrams to help you create 30 unique and high-performing paper planes. 30 Unique Plane Designs - From simple gliders to high-performance flyers Easy-to-Follow Instructions - Diagrams and folding tips for every plane Expert Insights - Includes aviation facts and terminology Perfect for All Ages - Great for kids, teens, and adults Learn about the science of flight while mastering the art of paper folding. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned folder, this book is your ticket to sky-high fun.
What's That Building?
A playful introduction to design and architecture with cutaway scenes of ten buildings, featuring an interactive guessing game and search-and-findIn this interactive first book of architecture, children discover how architects design everyday buildings, from planetariums, aquariums, and airports to supermarkets and shopping malls, so that they best meet their users' needs. Set up as a guessing game, the book presents clues that invite readers to guess which type of building is needed in 10 different scenarios. For example, what building do you need for students, teachers, and learning about science, history, and art? A school! Children continue the fun by looking for the hidden architect on each spread.Answers are provided in dramatic cutaway reveals that are jam-packed with details that children will delight in. Each building is accompanied by informative yet whimsical text that explains its architectural and design features.
Print is a popular title from the Crafty Ideas series. Like others in the series, it's filled with appealing craft activities and easy-to-follow instructions. The projects are geared for kids ages 7-10 and can stimulate their creativity for hours. This hands-on activity book is packed with innovative ideas that kids will love.Discover lots of brilliant printing ideas. Design your own T-shirt, giftwrap, and even wallpaper. Each project has great instructions and photos to help you along.
The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake
Who says you need lessons to start making music? With The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake, every child can be the star of the show. Discover the enchanting world of Swan Lake in this interactive musical storybook - just press the keys to play Tchaikovsky's spellbinding score!The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake invites children to step into the story and make the music themselves - no lessons needed, just a sense of fun. With a built-in keyboard that sounds just like a piano and colour-coded notes on every page, children can play along as they follow the scenes from Tchaikovsky's magical ballet.Using a simple one-finger method, budding musicians can learn 8 short, memorable melodies from Swan Lake, building confidence as they go. With a clear colour and letter-coded system, even the youngest players can follow along independently. And when they're ready, there's space to get creative and compose their own tunes using the full 14-key piano.This interactive musical book brings the world of classical music to life in a way that's playful, imaginative and completely child-led. With storytelling at its heart, The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake is the perfect first piano book for children who want to explore sound, story and creativity all in one.
Dear Reader
For Swifties everywhere, this guided journal with interactive prompts and questions, complete with stunning illustrations and a silky ribbon, explores all the literary easter eggs in Taylor's lyrics, revealing the best of her personal library - from The Bell Jar to The Great Gatsby. Dive into the literary world of Taylor Swift like never before. Between the pages of this interactive journal you will meet iconic characters of classic literature, soak up the magic of folklore and fairytales, delve into the imagery of tortured poets, and so much more. Welcome to Taylor's cosy library and lose yourself in the pages of ancient and modern literary classics. The journal is organised into ten themes, from the unreliable narrator of The Great Gatsby, the feminism of The Bell Jar, coming-of-age struggles of To Kill a Mockingbird or the social commentary of The Crucible. Discover the influence of Wuthering Heights running through songs like Enchanted and ivy, or the inspiration of The Picture of Dorian Gray in mirrorball and Anti-Hero.Deep dive into each topic with prompts, questions and invitations to create, doodle and dream, making this a private diary just for youDiscover visual easter eggs with the Music Video Muse, which explains the visual storytelling behind Taylor's music videosWrite your own lyrics or start a book club! With all your bookish knowledge, you too can be a songwriter or continue your literary journey.If you haven't read the books, no problem! SwiftNotes are provided for every literary work to give you a crash course. With a gorgeous ribbon and every page filled with beautiful illustrations, this will be a journal to treasure and return to time and again.
Listen to the Music at Christmas
Join Pip and Sammy as they travel the world, listening to the most famous pieces of Christmas music. Meet the composers who dreamed them up and set the tone for Christmas for hundreds of years.From the exciting Sleigh Ride, to the reflective Sankta Lucia in Sweden, to the exhaultant Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, beautiful sound clips bring the orchestra, choirs and Wassailers into vivid life at the touch of a button in this beautiful book, perfect for the run up to Christmas. This is a perfect, first gentle story book to introduce little ones to the sounds and songs of Christmas.
Where Do Bears Sleep?
Where do bears sleep when the moonlight falls? Children will love discovering how foxes, owls, skunks, coyotes, and deer find rest, and how sleep finds its way all the way home including two loyal family dogs... and finally to the little one in the house, - Read as a story: Perfect for a calm bedtime routine showing we all need to sleep.- Sing as a lullaby: Includes full musical score for piano or guitar, so parents, grandparents, and teachers can bring the song to life.Each spread features hand-painted, full-page watercolor illustrations of different animals in their natural sleeping places-from the forest to the tree trees. And some sleep in the day! The colors create a warm, cozy mood. Kids (and grown-ups) love it because it combines music, reading, and visual art in one book, it encourages curiosity about animals and their habitats and it builds rhythm, rhyme, and musicality in early readers.Make bedtime a peaceful, shared moment! Ideal for preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool storytime
Gustav Glows with Gold
Gustav Glowswith Gold is a creativenon-fiction book for children aged 4 - 8 years. Gustav Klimt, a famous Austrianartist, is fascinated by the power of glittering gold leaf to enhance thecolours, patterns, and form of his artwork. Inspired by the beauty of Byzantineart and by his own father's intricate work as a goldsmith, Gustav loved to usegold leaf in his paintings. Delicately thin sheets of gold leaf are always difficultto work with, any whisper of air and they take flight. Gustav's studio is filled with glittering, glowing fragments of gold leaf, caught by the air, or by his breath, they settle on his clothes, hair, beard, and even on the fur of his many beloved studio cats. A shy man, Gustav wanted nothingother than people to love his glowing golden creations, and to be inspired bythem, and they certainly did.
癒Mambo Mucho Mambo! the Dance That Crossed Color Lines
"The Spanish text is both conversational and informative, liberally using such words as 'giraban, ' 'vibraban, ' and 'meneaba, ' which will allow readers to feel the electricity of this music and dance move as they read." --Booklist Millie danced to jazz in her Italian neighborhood. Pedro danced to Latin songs in his Puerto Rican neighborhood. It was the 1940s in New York City, and they were forbidden to dance together . . . until first a band and then a ballroom broke the rules. Machito and His Afro-Cubans hit the scene with a brand-new sound, blending jazz trumpets and saxophones with Latin maracas and congas to create Latin jazz, music for the head, the heart, and the hips. Then the Palladium Ballroom issued a bold challenge to segregation and threw open its doors to all. Illustrated with verve and told through real-life characters who feature in an afterword, 癒Mambo Mucho Mambo! portrays the power of music and dance to transcend racial, religious, and ethnic boundaries.
Where Do Bears Sleep?
Where do bears sleep when the moonlight falls? Children will love discovering how foxes, owls, skunks, coyotes, and deer find rest, and how sleep finds its way all the way home including two loyal family dogs... and finally to the little one in the house, - Read as a story: Perfect for a calm bedtime routine showing we all need to sleep.- Sing as a lullaby: Includes full musical score for piano or guitar, so parents, grandparents, and teachers can bring the song to life.Each spread features hand-painted, full-page watercolor illustrations of different animals in their natural sleeping places-from the forest to the tree trees. And some sleep in the day! The colors create a warm, cozy mood. Kids (and grown-ups) will love it. It combines music, reading, and visual art in one book, encourages curiosity about animals and their habitats, builds rhythm, rhyme, and musicality in early readers and it makes bedtime a peaceful, shared moment.- Ideal for preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool storytime
