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Author
Publisher
Ivy Kids, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Whether its bug hunting in a city courtyard, counting stars, planting a neat little window box or building a cool woodland hideout, this brilliantly innovative activity book will open childrens eyes to an awesome outdoor playground. Packed with exciting stuff to do, make and discover, the activities are arranged in themed sections, from the garden, the woods, and the shore, through to rainy days, sunny days and night-time. This book is guaranteed...
84) Trash craft
Author
Publisher
Welbeck Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Gather up your empty toilet rolls, cereal boxes, egg cartons and even old socks to give them a new life as a shark, a dragon, a pirate ship and more! These 24 simple craft projects offer the perfect boredom-busting activity for rainy days and future pandemic lockdowns (you never know!). Encouraging reuse and recycling with stuff you already have around the house, these fun crafts are sure to keep kids happy and engaged with hours of imaginative...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Before C.S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, he was a young boy named Jack who spent his days dreaming up stories of other worlds filled with knights, castles, and talking animals. His brother, Warnie, spent his days imagining worlds filled with trains, boats, and technology. One rainy day, they found a wardrobe in a little room next to the attic, and they wondered, What if the wardrobe had no end? Years later, Jack began to think about what...
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
HUMOUR & JOKES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Which month has 28 days? They all do! What word is always spelled wrong? Wrong. Test your patience and your wits with this collection of unbelievably silly riddles. Belly Laugh Riddles and Puns for Kids is full of hilarious fun! Developed to meet the needs of the millions of children eternally hungry for joke books, this collection is complete with 350 hilarious riddles and puns for kids and is complemented by...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2022].
Language
English
Description
"Stuck inside one wet afternoon, a group of friends are bored and miserable--until a pink glow leads them to discover a mysterious treasure chest and everything changes! Grey is for rainy days, but PINK is for all kinds of fun -- bows and buttons, yes, but also aliens and astronauts, dancers and dragons! In a parade of exuberance that celebrates all things pink, one surly fur ball stands out--and ultimately teaches the kids a valuable lesson in embracing...
Author
Series
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Snow White must die" introduces the investigative police detective team of Pia Kirchhoff and Oliver von Bodenstein who on a rainy November day are summoned to a mysterious traffic accident: a woman has fallen from a pedestrian bridge onto a car driving underneath. According to a witness, the woman may have been pushed. The investigation leads Pia and Oliver to the little village of Altenhain, and the home of the victim, Rita Cramer.
Author
Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she's believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family's story. In this, her first book, Blair offers a room-by-room guide to keeping things sane, organized, creative, and stylish. She provides advice on getting the most out of even the smallest spaces, simple fixes...
91) Crafty science
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
This hands-on crafty science book introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects. Award-winning author Jane Bull combines art, craft, and cooking activities with gentle scientific learning, showing children that science, technology, engineering, art, and maths are all around us - and in everything we make and do! Crafty Science contains over 20 fun-filled projects, each accompanied by a 'What's...
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
It's always perfect weather for Peppa's amusing adventures and her loud snorts of laughter . . .and not even snow, rain or fog can stop the wintry fun! Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places and making new friends.
Author
Publisher
Oxmoor House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The Ultimate Book of BBQ builds on the expertise of Southern Living magazine to create the definitive barbecue and outdoor grilling guide. The book features more than 200 of the highest-rated Southern Living recipes for barbecued meats and sides, plus pit-proven tips, techniques, and secrets for year-round smoking, grilling and barbecuing.
95) Red planet
Author
Series
Publisher
360 Degrees, an imprint of Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Meet some of the most hardy and adaptable animals on the planet that live in the world's hottest regions. Includes facts about volcanoes, deserts, hot springs, and underwater volcanoes, an animal and plant index, and ways to help fight climate change."-- provided by publisher.
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