Fairy Houses…Everywhere
By Barry and Tracy Kane
Hardcover, 56 pages
The tradition of building fairy houses has its roots on several islands off the coast of Maine. For decades families have been inspired to create these whimsical habitats made from pieces of nature for the fairies to visit. (This idea was the motivation behind the picture book Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane, which started a phenomenon!) Fairy Houses Everywhere contains detailed and inspirational photographs of all types of fairy houses made by real children, families and even some grown ups using only the natural materials at hand in their environment. It will spark your imagination and encourage you to get out and create a fairy dwelling in your garden, park or while on a walk in a nearby natural setting. All ages, both children and adults will enjoy this book!
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The Nature Corner: Celebrating the Year's Cycle With a Seasonal Tableau
by M. V. Leeuwen and J. Moeskops
Paperback, 88 pages, with diagrams & colorful photographs
Whether you have a Seasonal Table or not, you will find this to be a valuable addition to your craft library. First published in Dutch, and now available in English, this translation is a joy to read. The photographs alone are inspiring! Learn to make small dolls, animals, gnomes, objects in nature, and more. The instructions are well written, often giving more than one method for completing a project. Sewing, knitting, dollmaking -- this book has it all!
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Crafts Throughout the Year
By Thomas and Petra Berger
Paperback, 172 pages
Making homemade toys and decorations is an excellent way for children to become involved in the celebration of festivals throughout the year. This comprehensive book includes crafts for children to make, either at home or school. Detailed instructions, diagrams and colour photographs on making a range of seasonal items are given: from decorated eggs and pompom, straw and origami animals, to autumn garlands, lanterns, festive wreaths and paper window stars. Packed with enjoyable projects, this is the perfect resource for both parents and teachers. This is a compilation of the author's Christmas, Easter and Harvest Craft Books. This new edition has been fully revised.
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