Catalog Search Results
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper lives a simple life. He gets out of bed at precisely 7:30 a.m., just as he did when his wife, Miriam, was alive. He dresses in the same gray slacks and mustard sweater vest, waters his fern, Frederica, and heads out to his garden. But on the one-year anniversary of Miriam's death, something changes. Sorting through Miriam's possessions, Arthur finds an exquisite gold charm bracelet he's never seen before. What follows...
Author
Series
Aunt Dimity mysteries volume 21
Language
English
Formats
Description
"While exploring the attic in her cottage near the small English village of Finch, Lori Shepherd makes an extraordinary discovery: a gleaming gold and garnet bracelet that had once belonged to Aunt Dimity. When Lori shows the garnet bracelet to Aunt Dimity, it awakens poignant memories of a doomed romance in Aunt Dimity's youth. Regretfully, Aunt Dimity asks Lori to do what she could not: return the bracelet to her unsuccessful suitor--setting Lori...
Author
Series
Publisher
Odd Dot
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Show-How Guides are joyful primers for curious minds-collectible, visual, step-by-step handbooks that teach the skills every kid should know! This pocket-sized 101 series introduces kids of all ages to the perennial talents, hobbies, skills, and hands-on activities they'll treasure for a lifetime. Each book includes a curated collection of essential skills and every step is illustrated, allowing kids to truly and easily master the basics, regardless...
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Fully illustrated with both technical diagrams and photos, the book focuses on 4 main stitches - peyote, crossweave, right angle weave, and herringbone techniques,which can be applied to companion pieces of bead-weave jewelry, and is sure to appeal to both beginners and expert crafters.
Author
Series
Craftily ever after volume 1
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Best friends Emily and Maddie spend all their time together making crafts, but when Maddie begins spending more time with gadget whiz Bella, Emily worries that she is losing her best friend.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Discovering a family heirloom that her mother may have received from Laura Ingalls Wilder, Lee Lien explores the tenuous connection between her ancestors and the famous pioneer author only to discover a trail of clues that lead to fateful encounters.
Author
Series
Heidi Heckelbeck volume 9
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After Heidi borrows her mother's charm bracelet without permission, it gets damaged and she uses magic to try to repair it before her mother finds out, but there is a problem that only Aunt Trudy or Santa can fix.
Author
Publisher
Design Originals
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Grab your pal and let's get crafting! Filled with both classic and new designs, Hemp Bracelets and More offers super fun bracelet ideas for kids of all ages. From chevrons and diamonds to stripes and solids, this book has all of your favorite designs. Youll learn to tie the most popular knots, and discover some clever twists and variations. Clear step-by-step color photos make everything easy to learn. Twenty awesome patterns give you plenty of creative...
Author
Series
Gooney Bird volume 6
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Gooney Bird's Great Uncle Walter lends her second grade class a skeleton while they study human anatomy, and at the end of the month the students use Gooney Bird's charm bracelet to present all they have learned.
Author
Series
Cupcake diaries volume 26
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
In the midst of a terrible week, Mia receives a lucky charm from her cousins from Puerto Rico, and when her luck turns around, she attributes it to the charm, but when her bad luck returns, she must come to grips with the truth--
Author
Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
Bina has three older brothers and this year she wants to make them bracelets for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian holiday that celebrates brothers and sisters--but first she must come up with patterns that include only their favorite colors, plus one unique bead that celebrates their special interests.
Bina tiene tres hermanos mayores y este ąo quiere hacerles pulseras para Raksha Bandhan, una festividad india que celebra a los hermanos y hermanas, pero...
Author
Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Bina has three older brothers and this year she wants to make them bracelets for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian holiday that celebrates brothers and sisters--but first she must come up with patterns that include only their favorite colors, plus one unique bead that celebrates their special interests.
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A grandmother tells her granddaughter the story of the charm bracelet that represents her own childhood experiences while she and her family tried to evade the Nazis in Italy during World War II.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper lives a simple life. He gets out of bed at precisely 7:30 a.m., just as he did when his wife, Miriam, was alive. He dresses in the same gray slacks and mustard sweater vest, waters his fern, Frederica, and heads out to his garden. But on the one-year anniversary of Miriam's death, something changes. Sorting through Miriam's possessions, Arthur finds an exquisite gold charm bracelet he's never seen before. What follows...
Author
Publisher
Search
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Taking its inspiration from the Central and South American origins of the craft, this handbook shows how to create 22 vibrant thread bracelets without any weaving equipment. Using only two basic knots and a safety pin to keep the work taut, crafters can create a host of designs ranging from the simple to more intricate. Clear diagrams and simple, step-by-step instructions show how to create chevrons, stripes, diamonds, and many other patterns in a...
Interlibrary Loan Request
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Des Moines Public Library can be requested from other libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? If the item was published recently, submit a purchase suggestion. Submit Request