The Artful Parent

Author: Jean Van't Hul
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611807204
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 297

Book Description
Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

Natural Christmas

Author: Tom Pritchard
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
ISBN: 9780517701324
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
The authors of Madderlake's Trade Secrets show us how to look around and discover for ourselves the best natural materials for creating our own Christmas decorations and traditions. You're no Grinch if you've had it with all the tinsel, standard-issue poinsettia arrangements and the rest of the commercial Christmas juggernaut--it just means that you're ready to go natural! 150+ full-color photos.

Natural Christmas Crafts

Author: Ilona Butterer
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811714314
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Creative ideas for 27 decorative Christmas items made from natural materials and found objects. • Create unique handmade Christmas décor and gifts with a simple, rustic look • Transform pinecones, scrap wood, seeds, nuts, fabric, old jars and bottles, twigs, paper bags, and other easy-to-find materials into beautiful decorations • Projects include wreaths, candleholders, ornaments, miniature santas and Christmas trees, centerpieces, and more

The Eco-Christmas Craft Book

Author: Marrianne Miall
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782219722
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn to make beautiful, stylish Christmas decorations using eco-friendly materials that won't cost a fortune or harm the planet! If you love Christmas, you'll love this book! It's filled with lots of ideas to create your own stylishly beautiful, eco-friendly Christmas. All you need to do is save up some recyclable or foraged items such as cardboard, newspaper, wine bottle corks, twigs and pine cones. You can choose your own color scheme to match your home and, because the materials are recyclable, you could make new ones every year! Including all the things that make Christmas special, such as tree decorations, advent items, Christmas cards, table decorations, wreaths and many more, there are 30 fabulous projects to make, and ideas for many more. So start collecting and learn how to make gorgeous, professional-looking decorations cheaply, without harming the planet.

Christmas Is Coming! An Advent Book

Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797204114
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
Every day of December brings a delightful new Christmas tradition in this unique advent book. Each day features a festive activity to countdown towards Christmas. It might be a recipe for a delicious homemade treat, instructions for a cozy craft, a game to play, a carol to sing, or a beautifully illustrated story to read with the whole family. This inviting twist on the traditional advent calendar is perfect for families who love to put their own spin on celebrating the holidays • Offers fun-filled activity based advent calendar for families • Designed to be shared together year after year • Beautifully illustrated with accessible and stylish images Fans of Once Upon a Magic Book and Cookie Advent Cookbook will love this book. This book is perfect for: • Anyone who celebrates Christmas • Families who love holiday traditions • Parents, grandparents, and gift givers

Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve?

Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399238735
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Every year, trolls knock down Kyri's door and gobble up her Christmas feast. But this year, the trolls are in for a surprise: a boy and his pet ice bear on their way to Oslo have come in from the cold. And once the ice bear is finished with the trolls, you can bet they won't come knocking next Christmas Eve! Once again, Jan Brett creates an original Christmas story full of warmth and magic. Featuring beautiful borders, intricate illustrations, and a stunning display of the Northern Lights, Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve? will rightfully take its place among Jan's Christmas favorites with the whole family.

Little House Living

Author: Merissa A. Alink
Publisher: Gallery Books
ISBN: 198217899X
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

The Legend of the Poinsettia

Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698115678
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful.

Night Tree

Author: Eve Bunting
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152001216
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
A family makes its annual pilgrimage to decorate an evergreen tree with food for the forest animals at Christmastime.

Swedish Christmas Crafts

Author: Helene S. Lundberg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1628731230
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
Straight from a country famous for its Christmas celebrations, Swedish author Helene Lundberg goes into detail on everything necessary to make beautiful Christmas crafts with an authentic Swedish twist. This full-color book includes lists of necessary materials, step-by-step pictures of each project, and patterns in the back of the book so you get perfect results with every craft. From stockings, ornaments, and picture frames to creative gift wrappings, Christmas cards, and homemade candles, the simple and elegant projects in this book are easy enough to appeal to beginners, but exquisite enough to make even the newest crafter seem like an expert.