Fun with Colors!
The ultimate art guide for kids who love painting and drawing with colors! Many kids love to draw! This delightful book introduces kids ages 9-12 to the wonderful world of watercolors, colored pencils, markers and pastels. It teaches them all the basic techniques needed to create beautiful works of art on their own! The detailed lessons in this book have over 300 color photos and are crafted by a team of art teachers to teach kids how to: Assemble the materials and practice the basic techniques of drawing and painting with colorCombine lines, textures, highlights and shadows to boost the realism of their artworkAdd blurring, blending and layering to create more sophisticated images as their skills improveAnd much more!As they progress through the lessons, kids learn how to paint ten objects and scenes, like: A juicy red apple with a shiny, speckled skin and a realistic shadowA mountain landscape with trees in the foreground and hazy peaks behindExploding oil pastel fireworks seen against a smoky night skyA cuddly rabbit with colored-pencil fur and soulful eyesPlus 6 more!
Stencil Book: Animal
Roar, flutter, and stomp into creativity with the Stencil Book Animal! Unleash your inner artist as you bring lions, butterflies, and other beloved animals to life. Trace, color, and design your own wild masterpieces! Whether you're crafting at home or on the go, every stencil is a ticket to endless fun and imagination. Why You'll Love It: Bring animals to life! Trace and color your favorite creatures in vibrant designs. Boost your skills! Develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor finesse. Built to last! Durable stencils for endless artistic adventures. Get creative anytime! Perfect for school projects, crafts, and rainy-day fun. Take it anywhere! Lightweight and portable for creativity on the go.
Learn to Draw...Cars, Trucks, & Trains - Follow the Red Lines in Each Step for Instant Success
Are you ready to draw . . . cars, trucks, trains, and more? This book is for you!Just follow the step-by-step illustrations!What makes Learn to Draw books different? The red guiding lines in each step make completing each drawing simple, easy, satisfying, and fun!Extra outlines of each subject are also provided for young artists to use in tracing and practice, and to build confidence.Kids can use their art skills and imagination to draw their own pictures on the background pages provided throughout.Full-color drawing book.Thick, high-quality paper.Sturdy paperback binding.48 pages.Book measures 8-1/2'' wide x 11'' high.
The Unofficial Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024
The must-have guide for Eurovision fans! Packed full of trivia, party games, high scores and nil points. Plus 32 pages of full colour photos. Hello, bonjour, Hola! It's Eurovision calling and what better way to celebrate the flamboyant show than with this ultimate (and unofficial) guide to the biggest singing contest in the world! How well do you know the Eurovision Song Contest? With this unofficial guide you'll know your Conchita Wurst's from your Alexander Rybanks, why we all love Kalush Orchestra, what made Sam Ryder the nation's sweetheart and which band takes top of the polls - Abba vs. M疇neskin - or could it even be Scooch? This ultimate guide recaps the highs and lows of the decades old contest including its bangers and ballads, most shocking moments, photos of the worst dressed acts, top scoring countries - and those who score nil points, and plenty of games to play at your Eurovision party. Eurovision bingo anyone?
Creatively Human
Creativity is everywhere and everyone is creative. Our brains and bodies are built to make and innovate, and that instinct is as old as humanity itself. Starting when we're babies, we draw, tell stories, invent, dance, perform, make music, among dozens of other creative acts. Did you know that our ancestors were weaving 12,000 years ago and using pigment to make paintings 17,000 years ago? Today, creativity is all around us, in public and private spaces and places all over the world. From graffiti and flash mobs to music class and TV screens, Creatively Human encourages young readers to look at the world with a creative eye. Explore the origins and impact of ideas and inventions, arts and technology, and learn about the developments and advances that change and improve the lives of everyone. It's time to recognize and celebrate how everyone--including you--contributes to our world in so many creative ways! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
This Is Ballet
The first in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer. This first introduction to classical dance begins with a simple explanation of what defines a classical dancer. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of different classical dances, from ballet to synchronized swimming to Kabuki; the ways dancers move; and who they move with. This encouraging dance series will inspire young children to dance in their home or in their community, in socks or ballet shoes, and alone or with others.
A Line Can Go Anywhere
A sweeping picture book biography about influential Japanese-American sculptor Aiko Ruth Asawa and her childhood spent in an incarceration camp, by award-winning author Caroline McCallister and rising star artist Jamie Green. Growing up on a dusty farm in Southern California, Ruth Aiko Asawa lived between two worlds. She was Aiko to some and Ruth to others, an invisible line she balanced on every day. But when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, suddenly she was only Aiko, no matter how much her family tried to cut the lines that connected them to Japan. Like many other Japanese Americans, Ruth and her family were sent to incarceration camps. At the Santa Anita racetrack, Ruth ran her fingers over the lines of horsehair in the stable stalls the family had moved into. At the Rohwer Relocation Center in Arkansas, she drew what she saw--bayous, guard towers, and the barbed wire that separated her from her old life. That same barbed wire would inspire Ruth's art for decades, as she grew into one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Throughout her career, she created enchanting twisting sculptures and curving shapes that connected, divided, and intersected. This gorgeous biography delves into the magnificent life of Ruth Asawa and her timeless contributions to the art world.
A History of Fashion for Children
Blending a history of costume with contemporary fashion, A History of Fashion for Children spans different time periods and cultures to explore why we care about what we wear; how fashion reflects changes in society; who makes our clothes and how; as well as the influence that fabrics, accessories, fashion magazines, and celebrities all have on how we choose to dress ourselves.Aimed at budding fashionistas, A History of Fashion for Children is an introduction to fashion past and present, and includes reproductions of historic, modern, and contemporary clothes and accessories throughout.Featuring a chronological walk through fashion styles of the twentieth century, it explores the work of iconic designers including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, and Rei Kawakubo, among others.This lively book celebrates fashion for all genders and body types, showcasing fashion's capacity to express identity, communicate ideas, and reflect the changes in our world.
Make Art with Van Gogh: A Creative Activity Book
Officially published with the Van Gogh Museum, this art activity book is inspired by the life and artworks of Vincent van Gogh. Perfect for budding artists, aged 6+. With creative ideas and prompts inspired by Vincent van Gogh's life and artwork, from his early life in Zundert, Netherlands to his life as an artist, this art activity title will have young artists filling the pages with all sorts of vibrant and wonderful things. The activities range from coloring pages of Vincent's Sunflowers, to creating your own Starry Night painting, to planning your own worldwide journey, inspired by Vincent's own travels around the globe. Full of Vincent's tips and tricks on how to create wonderful artwork, get ready to Make Art with Van Gogh.The activities in Make Art with Van Gogh include: -Coloring pages- How to make your own paintbrushes-Reverse coloring-Build your own perspective frame ... and much more! Make Art with Van Gogh is perfect for building children's creativity, and teaching them more about the exciting and colorful life of Vincent van Gogh
Create! How to Unleash Your Creative Superpowers
Our world is powered by creative people. And the good news is: you're one of them! This book is here to show you how to use your creative superpowers to solve tricky problems and to love what you make in life. Inside, you'll find pages exploding with awesome, out-of-the-box jobs that you've probably never even heard of. Plus, loads of cool exercises to explore your own creativity through different lenses. Want to carve giant statues for movies? Create jokes for world-class comedians? Design football kits or ball gowns or space-ports? Meet a creative cast of 50 artistic experts who do these things every single day! Who says growing up has to be boring?!
All Together Now
What do families need to have fun and make memories? Each other! And this adorable book . . . Discover 50 fun activities you can do at home or in the backyard or in your local area. Each one encourages families to be in the present, enjoy quality time together, practice new skills and create treasured family memories. These sweetly illustrated activities are accessible and can be done with minimal resources. You'll enjoy hilariously silly 5-minute or 30-minute boredom-busting, bonding-boosting ideas, as well as family projects that can last the whole afternoon or be revisited over a year. Many will result in beautiful keepsakes, like a family recipe book, while others will simply leave you with warm memories and plenty of giggles! Activities are zero-to-low cost, nature-friendly and include: Form a family band and hold a disco in the kitchen!Make a family gratitude jarCreate a family recipe book filled with all your favouritesRole reversal - the kids are in charge!Take a family portraitMake a time capsule Do the chores . . . in character!Start your own 'Family Day' - pick out a day in the year and spend the day celebrating your family with special dishes, music and craftsPut on a show-and-tell afternoon where each member gives a presentation about something they loveChoose and practice family-care rituals, including affirmations and cosy comforts Time flies when you're having fun! It's important to enjoy the moment, and this book will help your family do just that.
Drawing Dinosaurs
Learn how to accurately draw your favorite dinosaurs, with this full-color drawing guide filled with realistic step-by-step instructions and fun facts about T. rexes, stegosauruses, triceratops, and more. Crack open your sketchbook, grab your pens and pencils, and get ready to turn your thoughts of the most epic dinosaurs ever into beautiful and scientifically accurate drawings. In easy-to-follow, step-by-step detail, Drawing Dinosaurs teaches you all the tricks and techniques you'll need to create 19 of your own amazing dinosaurs, including tips on: How to break down a dinosaur's body into basic, easy-to-draw shapes How to consider a light source and body shape when shading How to draw dinos in different poses And so much more! This book also features detailed fun facts about each dinosaur, including what time period they lived in, where they were located, and their most distinguishing features, so you can be fully immersed in this prehistoric world. As you begin drawing all your favorite prehistoric creatures, remember you have the freedom to let your imagination run wild or strive to make something as close to what current science has to offer; the choice is yours!
My First Ballet Class
Kids can learn all about what it's like at ballet class in this photographic 8x8 storybook with sweet text by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli! It's the first day of ballet class. What will it be like? Ballerinas wear ballet slippers, learn different foot positions, and twirl across the dance floor. Young readers will love seeing kids their age practicing ballet, learning words like sashay, and more in this adorable introduction! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic ballet moves--to be done with a parent or guardian's supervision.
The Mona Lisa Vanishes
"The tale of a stunning art heist with a contagious love of stranger-than-fiction true stories!"--Steve Sheinkin, Newbery Honor-winning author of Bomb The true story of how Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece became the most famous painting in the world after being stolen from the Louvre, written as a "witty thriller" (The New York Times) and featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout. SIBERT MEDAL WINNER - BOSTON GLOBE--HORN BOOK AWARD WINNER - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, NPR, The New York Public Library, The Chicago Public Library, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago, a desperate guard burst into the office of the director of the Louvre and shouted, La Joconde, c'est partie! The Mona Lisa, she's gone! No one knew who was behind the heist. Was it an international gang of thieves? Was it an art-hungry American millionaire? Was it the young Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, who was about to remake the very art of painting? Travel back to an extraordinary period of revolutionary change: turn-of-the-century Paris. Walk its backstreets. Meet the infamous thieves--and detectives--of the era. And then slip back further in time and follow Leonardo da Vinci, painter of the Mona Lisa, through his dazzling, wondrously weird life. Discover the secret at the heart of the Mona Lisa--the most famous painting in the world should never have existed at all.
癒Tocamos!
Young readers will delight in learning about a wide variety of musical instruments in English and Spanish through beautifully handcrafted sculptures from Oaxaca, Mexico. Los lectores j籀venes se deleitar獺n aprendiendo sobre una amplia variedad de instrumentos musicales en ingl矇s y espa簽ol a trav矇s de bellas esculturas hechas a mano en Oaxaca, M矇xico.Musical feathered friends gather to form an ensemble! A rooster brings a double bass, a crow totes a trombone, and a macaw carries an accordion. They are almost all together but wait--someone is missing! Once the final member joins the group, the music begins! Featuring vibrant wood carvings and rhythmic text that's fun to read aloud in both English and Spanish, 癒Tocamos! introduces children to many orchestral instruments played at concerts in Mexican town squares. Each bird was lovingly hand carved and painted by master woodcarver Avelino P矇rez who lives in Oaxaca, Mexico. Both Cynthia and Avelino are delighted to teach children the names of instrumentos musicales in Spanish and English. 癒Amigos musicales emplumados se re繳nen para formar un conjunto! Un gallo trae un contrabajo, un cuervo lleva un tromb籀n y una guacamaya lleva un acorde籀n. Est獺n casi todos juntos pero espera, falta alguien. Una vez que el 繳ltimo miembro se une al grupo, 癒comienza la m繳sica! Con vibrantes tallas de madera y texto r穩tmico que es divertido leer en voz alta tanto en ingl矇s como en espa簽ol, 癒Tocamos! presenta a los ni簽os muchos instrumentos orquestales que se tocan en conciertos en las plazas de las ciudades mexicanas. Cada p獺jaro fue cuidadosamente tallado y pintado a mano por el maestro tallador de madera Avelino P矇rez, que vive en Oaxaca, M矇xico. Tanto Cynthia como Avelino est獺n encantados de ense簽ar a los ni簽os los nombres de instrumentos musicales en espa簽ol e ingl矇s.
Legends of Hip-Hop: Kid 'n Play
Mic check! Learn how to rhyme with beloved rap duo Kid 'n Play in the Legends of Hip-Hop board book series.In this accessible series perfectly crafted for babies (and adult fans), music producer Pen Ken and three-time Emmy Award-nominated animation director Saxton Moore introduce mini emcees to some of hip-hop's biggest and brightest luminaries with fun facts about each rapper, organized by a teachable concept.In this book, children will meet iconic duo Kid 'n Play and learn all about rhymes!Check out other books in the series, including Legends of Hip-Hop: 2Pac, Legends of Hip-Hop: Queen Latifah, and Legends of Hip-Hop: Biggie Smalls.
London
Meet London Fairfield! Ever since she was tiny, London has been dancing and twirling to the music in her head and on the radio. Her mom and grandma say she was moving to the beat even before she could walk! What's more important: learning the dance steps from her teacher or dancing with all her heart and imagination? Discover the magical dance journey of London and see where her love for dance takes her!
Everybody Can Dance! (Spanish Edition)
The music starts. You feel the beat.You clap your hands and tap your feet.Everybody twist and twirl!Everybody can dance!
Simple Face
Simple Face. Colouring Book for Teens & Adults Featuring Bold, Iconic Designs Inspired by British Rock, Punk, and Pop Culture ✅����️✅ Unleash Your Creativity & Rock the Colours!Discover a unique and rebellious journey through British music, art, and culture with Simple Faces, the ultimate colouring book for teens, grown-ups, and everyone in between! Designed to inspire creativity, relaxation, and self-expression, this book features bold line-art portraits of rock stars, historical icons, and quirky characters. Perfect for those who love music, graffiti, and bold design, it's the ideal gift for birthdays, Christmas, graduation, or just because!Whether you're a punk enthusiast or someone looking for a creative way to unwind, Simple Faces has something for you. So, grab your dual-tip markers, coloured pencils, or paints, and bring these faces to life in your own unique style!Why You'll Love This Book: ✅ Rock & Roll Meets Creativity - Dive into pages filled with bold portraits of musical legends, punk icons, and historical figures, all with a modern, artistic twist.✅ Perfect for Teens & Adults - Designed for anyone from young teens to grandparents, this book is suitable for all ages and offers hours of relaxation and fun.✅ Bold, Easy-to-Colour Designs - Thick outlines and simple yet striking artwork make it easy to colour for both beginners and experienced artists.✅ Stress Relief & Mindfulness - Colouring is a proven way to reduce stress, increase focus, and promote mindfulness.✅ The Perfect Gift - Ideal for birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, graduations.✅ Celebrate British Culture - Featuring iconic references to rock bands, vintage punk styles, graffiti art, and pop culture characters that shaped history.✅ Great for Music & Art Lovers - Perfect for fans of rock music, punk themes, vintage aesthetics, and graffiti art.Inside You'll Find: Bold, easy-to-colour portraits of famous rock stars, punks, and historical figuresFun and quirky graffiti-style pages for added creativityInspiring quotes and positive affirmations to lift your moodHygge-inspired designs for cosy, relaxing momentsFestive and seasonal pages for Christmas, Halloween, and more!A mix of classic British culture with modern, artistic flairGet Ready to Rock & Colour!Start colouring your way through the bold, iconic faces that have shaped history and culture. Let your creativity run wild, make it your own, and most importantly - have fun!
Lead and Follow
In Lead and Follow: Life Lessons Through Dancing, the art of dance becomes more than movement-it becomes a profound metaphor for life itself. Drawing parallels between the discipline of dance and the challenges of everyday living, this book invites readers to explore how technical instruction on the dance floor mirrors the lessons we encounter in our personal journeys. Fundamental in this exploration lies the principle of lead and follow, a cornerstone of dance and a guide for navigating relationships, growth, and self-discovery. Together, these roles create harmony-both in dance and in life. The book reminds us that life lessons are not confined to classrooms or books but are found in every experience that asks us to engage with the world. Dance, with its physical demands and reservoir of emotional expression, serves as a powerful teacher, offering insight into resilience, creativity, and the connections we make with those around us. As dancers learn to refine their steps, adapt to partners, and express emotion through movement, they also learn patience, discipline, and the beauty of shared purpose. Lead and Follow celebrates the universality of learning through experience. It acknowledges that while no single activity holds all the answers, each offers its unique wisdom. Dance, in particular, teaches us to listen to the rhythm within ourselves, to embrace the joy of motion, and to find balance between freedoms and structured order. Whether you are a dancer or simply someone navigating life's complexities, this book reminds you that every step-whether expressive or practical-carries you forward. In the dance of life, leading and following are not merely roles but ways of being, guiding us toward a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Sing a Song of Planets
Sing a Song of Planets! is a collection of twelve original songs and two poems. The songs and poems celebrate seven holidays and seven topics to explore and educate. The melodies of the songs are taken from classic nursery rhymes and traditional songs, ensuring that readers can instantly recognise them and join in. In addition to this, each song can be heard by simply scanning the QR code at the bottom of each page on either a smart phone or tablet. "Those who wish to sing always find a song." - Swedish proverb.
Bella's Ballet Class
Bella Elephant is excited to take her first ballet class and quickly learns that it is much harder than expected. Through the encouragement and guidance of her ballet teacher, Mr. Matt, Bella learns the value of hard work and practice and helps a friend through their struggle.Bella Lucia Book Series is a collection of stories focused on the importance of communication and understanding of both our personal feelings and those of others. In each story, Bella achieves a new skill and grows through the guidance and space to work through her feelings. Bella learns that anything is possible with love and patience.
How Do You Doodle?
Meet Otti, Ugga, and Flibb. They like to doodle. They doodle all the time! They doodle when they are mad, they doodle when they are glad, and they doodle when they are sad. They doodle just about anything they want! What about you? Do you doodle, too? How Do You Doodle? has over 40 doodle games for you to doodle, scribble, and draw out your thoughts, emotions, and feelings. You can draw or write whatever you want in this book--cute drawings, silly drawings, even ugly drawings. Be creative and express yourself! Your doodles will help you to understand and recognize your emotions and feelings.
Look Inside Construction Sites
An action-packed book filled with construction sites to explore, construction machines to learn about and a demolition site in action. Lift the flaps to discover the work that goes into building a house, a bridge, a skyscraper and more, the jobs people do and the machines that are used. An exciting introduction to how buildings go up - and come down.
Unworry Magic Painting Book
Everybody worries. This book is a way to help you put your unwanted thoughts to one side and focus on the here and now instead, by simply sweeping a wet paintbrush over the pages and watching them burst into color. Sixteen detailed pictures include under the sea, meadow and rainforest scenes, plus calming patterns and mandalas to color. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colors running through to the page beneath.
Drawing to Learn
About this Book Drawing and art making are core to programming in early childhood. We know that children use the arts to make sense of their world. But do we know how this happens and how best we can support it? Art is a form of communication, a language. For young children who do not yet read and write it is a primary means of communication. But can we speak this language? Do we fully understand how the arts supports thinking and meaning making for young children? Much of early childhood practice rests on socio, cultural, historical theories. However, until now there has been no framework for the arts in early childhood that is congruent with these contemporary theories. This book effectively addresses this gap in the literature. It is a scholarly work that carefully unpacks the art making processes of young children from a Vygotskian perspective. It illustrates and demonstrates through stories and samples of children's art making processes, how drawing and the arts are a leading activity in the development of the child. It links theory to practice to empower educators to support the artistic development of young children. It demonstrates how art studio practices, when braided with socio, cultural, historical theories provide a powerful tool for learning.
Chris Riddell's Doodle-a-Day
Doodle every day with 366 prompts, tips and artworks from former Children's Laureate and author of Ottoline, Chris Riddell!
Hip Hop Dance
Jump into the dynamic world of Hip Hop Dance, an exciting nonfiction book that is part of the Dancing Through Life Series. Perfect for young readers who are eager to learn about dance, this book explores the vibrant and expressive style of hip hop dance that started in the streets and has now taken over stages worldwide. Learn about the history of hip hop dance, its roots in the streets of New York City, and how it has evolved into a global phenomenon. Discover the different styles within hip hop dance, such as breaking, popping, and locking, and find out how these moves reflect creativity and personal expression. With engaging chapters on everything from basic steps and movements to preparing for the stage, Hip Hop Dance provides an inspiring look at the energy, freedom, and fun of this popular dance style. Beautiful photographs throughout the book capture the spirit and excitement of hip hop dance, making it a visual feast for readers of all ages. Whether your child is a budding dancer or simply loves music and movement, Hip Hop Dance is the perfect guide to exploring the world of hip hop.
Upcycle Your Accessories!
Old becomes new again when you create extraordinary accessories from old zippers, buttons, clothespins, and other household odds and ends. Recycle your style and make stylish jewelry, bags, hats, and more to create a unique look! Easy step-by-step instructions will help you turn drab to fab and give new life to everyday items. Get ready to be extraordinary!
