Juvenile Nonfiction : Crafts & Hobbies

Make tea time special with this beautiful ensemble which includes detailed directions for a linen table topper, embroidered tea cozy and matching napkins. Learn to use the wing needle on the scalloped hemline, stitch out different ribbon patterns, and embroider designs to match your tea set, either by hand or machine. more...

Price: $10.95

Can you picture yourself cooking? Do you want to learn how to make delicious meals and tasty treats to share with your family and friends? Kids! Picture Yourself Cooking shows kids just like you all you need to know to prepare and cook fun and yummy soups, salads, pasta, chicken, desserts, and more at home in your kitchen. You’ll start with the basics learning about kitchen tools, common ingredients, food safety, and simple cooking skills. Once you’re comfortable in the kitchen, you can get started practicing your new skills with scrumptious recipes such as buttery butternut soup, confetti potato salad, fettuccine alfredo, best beef stew, and ultimate chocolate chip cookies! Each recipe features full-color pictures to help you gather the tools and ingredients you need, and step-by-step directions lead you through it from start to finish. A glossary, special tips, and fun cooking facts will help you along the way. Get ready to have fun and be creative in the kitchen. Bon appetit! more...

Price: $12.99

Can you picture yourself knitting? Do you want to learn how to make fun and colorful scarves, hats, and more for your friends and family? Kids! Picture Yourself Knitting shows kids just like you all you need to know about knitting, from needles and yarn, to simple stitches, and how to put it all together to create a finished piece. You’ll learn about different types of yarn and knitting needles and how to choose the right ones for your projects, as well as the other tools you’ll need to keep handy when you begin knitting. Once you’ve got your yarn and needles, you’ll learn how to hold and work with them, common knitting terms, and fundamental knitting stitches such as the knit and the purl. With the basics covered, the book will show you how to read a knitting pattern, finish off and start a new ball of yarn, and try out some advanced knitting skills to help you put the finishing touches on your projects. The book features seven cool projects to help you practice your new knitting skills including hats, scarves, a pillow, and a purse. Each project features full-color pictures to help you gather the supplies you need, and step-by-step directions lead you through it from start to finish. Get ready to make your own unique wearable and shareable knitted creations! more...

Price: $12.99

Including 30 recipes and activities about the history of bread, this work enables kids to explore the globe, from the pitas of ancient Mesopotamia to the white breads of the modern bakery. more...

Price: $11.95

Special occasions will reflect your creativity as you learn the simple techniques, stitches and procedures involved in creating these beautiful works of love. You will receive detailed how-to instructions to stitch up a dressy half slip, a classy straight skirt, beautiful tiered skirts, a lacy blouse and a lovely shrug, for mother and daughter alike. more...

Price: $10.95