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13 Architects Children Should Know
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Buildings of every shape and size and from all corners of the world, populate this colourful and beautifully produced book that introduces children to history's most iconic architectural feats and the people behind them. In lively illustrated spreads, young readers will learn how Christopher Wren reconstructed an 11th-century cathedral after London's great fire of 1666 to become the St Paul's Cathedral that we know today and how its dome survived the Blitz. They will find out how Thomas Jefferson, in building his plantation, Monticello, created a new architecture for a new nation. They will be introduced to the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and Zaha Hadid and can examine in detail the wonders of the Eiffel Tower, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and Rome's most beautiful theatre. The book proceeds chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each architect's entry includes a concise biography, illustrations of major works and lively texts that speak directly to young readers. Additional information about the buildings pictured, suggestions for further reading and online resources will satisfy the most curious of minds.
13 Artists Children Should Know
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Whether it's Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, Vermeer's vibrant depictions of light, Van Gogh's mesmerizing brush strokes, or Matisse's playful cutouts, the art featured here is introduced in a format and style that will appeal to children. The book proceeds chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each artist's entry includes a concise biography, beautiful reproductions of major works, and lively texts that speak directly to young readers. Games, quizzes and other activities help readers learn about the significant contributions of each artist in a way that is both fun and inspiring. Additional information about museums, suggestions for further reading, and online resources will satisfy the most curious minds.
20 Ways To Draw A Tree & 44 Other Nifty Things From Nature
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This inspiring sketchbook is part of the new 20 Ways series from Quarry Books, designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun. Each spread features 20 inspiring illustrated examples of a single item, such as a tree, tulip, shell, owl, peacock feather, mushroom, cloud, or berry.–with blank space for you to draw your take on “20 Ways to Draw a Tree.”
This is not a step-by-step technique book--rather, the stylized flowers, trees, leaves, and clouds are simplified, modernized, and reduced to the most basic elements, showing you how simple abstract shapes and forms meld to create the building blocks of any item that you want to draw. Each of the 20 interpretations provides a different, interesting approach to drawing a single item, providing loads of inspiration for your own drawing. Presented in the author’s uniquely creative style, this engaging and motivational practice book provides a new take on the world of sketching, doodling, and designing.
Get out your favorite drawing tool, and remember, there are not just 20 Ways to Draw a Tree!
20 Ways To Draw Everything With 180 Nature Themes From Cats & Tigers To Tulips & Trees
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Designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun, each spread features 20 inspiring illustrated examples of 135 themes, over 3600 drawings total! From trees and flowers to animals and sea creatures and everything in between. Don't worry, there's tons of room for you to draw your own versions of these amazing doodles right on the pages.
This is not a step-by-step technique book - within the pages you'll find drawings simplified, modernized, and reduced to the most basic elements, showing you how simple abstract shapes and forms create the building blocks of any item that you want to draw. Each of the 20 interpretations provides a different, interesting approach to drawing a single item, providing loads of inspiration for your own drawing. These four artists each have a uniquely creative style, resulting in an engaging and motivational practice book that provides a new take on the world of sketching, doodling, and designing.
Amazing Build-a-Bots
£5.99
The ultimate space sticker activity set. Climb aboard for a mini adventure.
With light years of play value that will keep little space cadets occupied and engaged for eons. Load up the Rocket Ship and take a voyage of discovery around your living room and beyond.
Suitable for Age 5-9 years.
The contents include 3 x Space Ship Pieces 1 x Sticker Sheets 1 X paper launchpad sheet.
The set measures 179mm (width), Height 155mm (height), 5mm (depth).
Animalium Colouring Book
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Packed with creatures great and small, from the tiniest insect to the mighty lion, this beautiful colouring book is perfect for all animal-lovers. Colour in the animals, complete the scenes and learn incredible facts along the way. From the creators of the best-selling Animalium, this title reveals the intricate line-drawings behind Katie Scott's finished illustrations. Engaging, informative and visually stunning, this fantastic addition to the 'Welcome to the Museum' series is sure to get you feeling creative. So pick up your pencils and discover the world of Animalium.
Architect Academy
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Discover the essential skills required on the way to becoming an architect in this innovative activity book. Architect Academy gives kids the know-how to plan and draw all sorts of structures, from bridges and schools, to parks and pyramids. Activities range from designing a residential street, and your perfect play park to learning some of the maths skills used by architects, how to read floor plans, and the basics of interior design.
The Architect Toolbag section contains all sorts of goodies, such as Architect Task stickers to use when a challenge is completed, a pull-out poster, and press-out game cards to share with friends.
Encourages imaginative play and problem solving Fresh, contemporary artwork helps to make basic design and space-planning concepts accessible Includes loads of great extras: stickers, a pull-out poster, a game, and cards to play with.
Belle & Boo & The Very Merry Christmas Book
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Boo the bunny learns that Christmas is a time for sharing as well as presents in this enchanting seasonal story from Belle & Boo.
Enter the charming world of Belle and Boo, a bob-haired little girl and her adorable bunny friend. Follow the adventures of this curious pair as they enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood, drawing us into a magical world of imagination and discovery.
It's almost Christmas Day. Time to decorate the tree, hang up stockings and bake delicious treats. Boo thinks the best thing about Christmas is the presents waiting for him under the tree. But, with a little help from his friend Belle, Boo learns that kindness and sharing will make for the merriest Christmas of all.
This delightful tale with vintage-inspired illustrations is perfect for fans of Beatrix Potter and Winnie-the-Pooh.
Belle & Boo Christmas Sticker Fun Book
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Help Belle and Boo get ready for Christmas with this sparklingly festive activity book - includes over 200 stickers!
Belle and Boo are getting ready for Christmas, and they want you to join in with all the festive fun!
There's so much to see and do in this delightful sticker and activity book. Decorate the Christmas tree, build a snowman, dress Belle and Boo is cosy winter clothes, and much, much more! With games, puzzles, dress-up figures, colouring and over 200 pretty stickers, this fabulously festive book will keep little ones entertained for hours.
Over 200 stickers, including dress-up outfits for Belle and Boo. Packed with games, colouring sheets, puzzles, dress-up figures, creative activities and more.
Belle & Boo Dandelion Mini Notebook
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This gorgeous little notebook is the perfect stationery accessory for any keen doodler or notekeeper.
A beautiful, full colour design and pocket-sized; making it perfect to slip in to your purse or your little ones school bag.
This design is one in a series of four mini notebooks, take a look at our other designs and take home a mini collection today.
12cm x 9cm
48 blank pages
Belle & Boo I Baked This Mini Notebook
£2.50
This gorgeous little notebook is the perfect stationery accessory for any keen doodler or notekeeper.
A beautiful, full colour design and pocket-sized; making it perfect to slip in to your purse or your little ones school bag.
This design is one in a series of four mini notebooks, take a look at our other designs and take home a mini collection today.
12cm x 9cm
48 blank pages
Belle & Boo I Grew This Mini Notebook
£2.50
This gorgeous little notebook is the perfect stationery accessory for any keen doodler or notekeeper.
A beautiful, full colour design and pocket-sized; making it perfect to slip in to your purse or your little ones school bag.
This design is one in a series of four mini notebooks, take a look at our other designs and take home a mini collection today.
12cm x 9cm
48 blank pages
Belle & Boo Pirouette Mini Notebook
£2.50
This gorgeous little notebook is the perfect stationery accessory for any keen doodler or notekeeper.
A beautiful, full colour design and pocket-sized; making it perfect to slip in to your purse or your little ones school bag.
This design is one in a series of four mini notebooks, take a look at our other designs and take home a mini collection today.
12cm x 9cm
48 blank pages
Belle & Boo Set of 4 Mini Notebooks
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This gorgeous set of 4 little notebooks is the perfect stationery accessory for any keen doodler or note keeper.
The beautiful notebooks with full colour designs are pocket-sized; making them perfect to slip in to your purse or your little ones school bag.
Each notebook measures 12cm x 9cm and includes 48 blank pages
Belle & Boo Sewing Tin
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"Please may we do some making today?" asked Boo.
Fill this little treasure tin full of your favourite sewing and crafting bits and pieces. A lovely tin for your little crafter or even just for you! A lovely gift for friends and family who like to make and do.
Measurements: Length 14.5cm, Width 10cm, Depth 4.5cm
Bird Box Sewing Kit
£14.95
This lovely Bird Box sewing kit would make an ideal gift.
It includes cotton fabric to make seven little colourful birds.
The box is beautiful enough to display in its own right.
The little birds can be hung up on ribbon, filled with lavender (not included) and they make great pin cushions too!
Suitable for ages 8+
Black Tinc Erasable Gel Pen
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Nobody's perfect, but even those who prefer to put pen to paper can overwrite their errors now using Tinc's fab erasable pen.
Write as you would with any regular Blue pen, but if something goes awry there's a rubberised point to the lid that you can use just like the eraser on the end of a pencil. The unique heat-responsive ink will disappear completely from the page leaving you ready to start anew.
Build a Rocket
£5.99
The ultimate space sticker activity set. Climb aboard for a mini adventure.
With light years of play value that will keep little space cadets occupied and engaged for eons. Load up the Rocket Ship and take a voyage of discovery around your living room and beyond.
Age 5-9 years
Contents 3 x Space Ship Pieces 1 x Sticker Sheets 1 X paper launchpad sheet Width 179mm, Height 155mm, Depth 5mm.
Bunny Hutch Sewing Kit
£14.95
Bunny Hutch will appeal to children who love playing with cuddly animals.
Cut out and sew two pink and fawn fluffy bunnies from soft fleecy material. Make two carrots from felt and then turn the box into a colourful home.
We've included a box of six recycled pencils (made in the UK and packaged in Buttonbag's distinctive button print) so children can colour in the hutch.
Suitable for ages 6+
Butterflies & Ribbons Necklace Kit
£10.95
Perfect for little fingers, this kits involves no cutting or sewing.
Simply thread the felt butterflies onto jewel-coloured ribbon to make up to three necklaces, headbands and bracelets.
Each kit contains 36 pre-cut butterflies in six bright colours, three metres of satin ribbon and a plastic safety needle.
Suitable for ages 4+
Butterfly Cookie Cutter Set
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Pretty up the culinary delights that come out of your kitchen with this lovely set of three stainless steel butterfly cookie cutters.
Made from metal, they are easy to wash and strong enough for kids to use on plasticine or play-dough as well.
They come in a plastic presentation box, and measure 10cm, 7.5cm and 4.5cm.
Christmas Paper Chain Kit
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Nothing makes that festive feeling quite like creating your own Christmas decorations as a family.
The 200 paper links and double-sided sticky tape in this good old-fashioned paper chain kit will turn into 10 metres of paper chain with just a little teamwork!
Christmas Star Cookie Cutter Set
£4.00
Nothing could be sweeter than Christmas carnival Christmas star-shaped cookies cutters - and with these metal Christmas star-shaped cookie cutters you can make cookies in three sizes, 9 x 7cm, 6.5 x 5.5 x 4cm, 4cm.
Hard-wearing metal ensures a perfect shape every time and they are easily washable by hand. Anyone who enjoys baking would love these as a gift.
And if you'd rather keep the kids out of the kitchen these versatile cookie cutters can also be used to cut Christmas star shapes from plasticine or Play-Doh.
Presented in plastic Box 10cm diameter. 3 sizes of cutter: 9 x 7cm / 6.5 x 5.cm / 5.5 x 4cm.
Caring for your cookie cutters: Clean and dry throughly after use. Store in a dry place.
Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter Set
£4.00
Nothing could be sweeter than Christmas carnival Christmas tree-shaped cookies cutters - and with these metal Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutters you can make cookies in three sizes, 9 x 7cm, 6.5 x 5.5 x 4cm, 4cm.
Hard-wearing metal ensures a perfect shape every time and they are easily washable by hand. Anyone who enjoys baking would love these as a gift.
And if you'd rather keep the kids out of the kitchen these versatile cookie cutters can also be used to cut Christmas tree shapes from plasticine or Play-Doh.
Presented in plastic Box 10cm diameter. 3 sizes of cutter: 9 x 7cm / 6.5 x 5.cm / 5.5 x 4cm.
Caring for your cookie cutters: Clean and dry throughly after use. Store in a dry place.
Delta Force Flyers
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The Delta Force Flyers Have you got what it takes to join Delta Force - an elite squadron of inter-galactic peacekeepers who guard and patrol the galaxy's Delta Quadrant? Make and fold your very own Delta Force Flyers. Five different space jets and a helicopter spy drone to create. Easy to make designs with no more than 7 steps per model, 22 different flying machines to make,
Contents 36 X Robot Parts which make three completely different Build-a-Bots Width 179mm, Height 155mm, Depth 5mm
Ages 5-10+
Ditsy Garden Pencils - Boxed Set of 6
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A boxed set of 6 HB Ditsy Garden pencils in a Ditsy Garden print box. Each graphite pencil has an eraser on the end for a practical as well as pretty addition to the pencil case.
Dimensions: Length: 19.5 cm, Width: 5.5 cm, Height: 1.5 cm
Dog or Car Shaped Glitter Notebooks
£4.95
These car or dog shaped glitter notebooks would make a great gift for any creative child.
They measure 10cm (width) and 15cm(height). Please choose your preferred option above.
Felt & Button Jewellery Kit
£10.95
This is a lovely jewellery kit for children aged about 6+.
Thread the beautifully coloured buttons onto a thin satin ribbon to make a pretty necklace and make two coordinating brooches out of felt.
Four colours of felt and four different brooch designs are included as well as embroidery thread, a needle kit, two brooch backs and full instructions.
Flamingo Pencils - Boxed Set of 6
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A boxed set of 6 HB Flamingo Bay pencils in a Flamingo Bay print box. Each graphite pencil has an eraser on the end for a practical as well as pretty addition to the pencil case.
Dimensions: Length: 19.5 cm, Width: 5.5 cm, Height: 1.5 cm
Flamingo Ring Binder
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Give the office a face lift with a bright Flamingo Bay ring binder! Studying? Pop those all important papers in some stylish stationery.
Dimensions: Length: 32 cm, Width: 26 cm, Height: 4 cm
Flower Pressing Kit
£14.95
This great set contains all you need to produce beautiful pressed flower pictures.
It includes: Flower Press, scrapbook, picture frame, blank greetings card, mount board, adhesive, brush, tweezers & instructions.
Heart Cookie Cutter Set
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Show those you love that you’re sweet on them with these fabulous heart-shaped cookie cutters.
Made from metal, they are easy to wash and strong enough for kids to use on plasticine or play-dough as well.
They come in a plastic presentation box, and the diameters are 10cm, 7.5cm and 4.5cm.
Kitten Basket Sewing Kit
£10.95
These little kittens are perfect for cat-lovers and anyone who would like (but isn't allowed) a cat. How much cuter than virtual pets are these three felt felines?
With pre-cut shapes in super-soft craft felt, they are very easy to sew - we've put an age guide of 6+ but judging by the reaction in the studio, we suspect they'll be a big hit with all ages.
The kit comes with instructions for turning the cardboard box into a basket and winding the embroidery thread into a little ball.
La Petite Rose Pencils - Boxed Set of 6
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A boxed set of 6 HB La Petite Rose pencils in a La Petite Rose print box. Each graphite pencil has an eraser on the end for a practical as well as pretty addition to the pencil case.
Dimensions: Length: 19.5 cm, Width: 5.5 cm, Height: 1.5 cm
La Petite Rose Ring Binder
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Give the office a face lift with this pretty La Petite Rose ring binder! Studying? Pop those all important papers in some stylish stationery.
Dimensions: Length: 32 cm, Width: 26 cm, Height: 4 cm
Learn How to Knit Kit
£19.95
Packed in a beautiful old-fashioned suitcase, this fabulous Knitting Kit would make an ideal gift as it has everything you need to learn this ever-popular craft.
Refer to the special "Little book of Knitting" to find out how to cast on, cast off, and learn all the basic stitches and techniques.
Get started with some easy-peasy, little knitted pets, then make a purse and a little bag, and finally try out your new skills by knitting a pair of trendy fingerless mittens and a cute bobble hat. The kit contains everything needed to make all these projects as well as clear simple instructions.
Contents: six balls of high quality double knit wool, bamboo needles, needle kit with plastic and metal sewing needles and pins, scissors, tape-measure, felt squares and buttons.
Suitable for ages 8+
Love Hearts Sewing Kit
£12.95
Experiment with different fabrics and stitches to make beautiful hanging hearts.
Fabrics include a lovely flowery lawn, polka dot, gingham, muslin and felt.
Decorate with buttons and ribbons and embroidery stitches. With very simple shapes and stitches this kit is perfect for beginners or more advanced sewers.
Each kit contains enough fabric to make at least five hearts of different sizes.
Suitable for ages 6+
Make Your Own 4 Playtime Friends
£4.95
This cute 'playtime friends' hanging decorations kit is a fun felt craft project and a great way to teach children how to sew. You can make 4 playtime firends (red, green, blue and pink). The easy to follow kit includes pre cut felt pieces, coloured cotton, silver pipe cleaners, spare wool, woollen clothes, wooden heads, hands and feet and a helpful instruction leaflet (glue not included).
Each of the playtime friends measure 12cm approx (height).
Suggested for ages 6+.
Make Your Own 6 Flower Friends
£5.95
This cute 'flower friends' hanging decorations kit is a fun felt craft project and a great way to teach children how to sew. The easy to follow kit includes pre cut felt pieces, coloured cotton, silver pipe cleaners, wooden beads and a helpful instruction leaflet (glue not included).
Each of the six flower friends measure 8cm (height).
Suggested for ages 6+.
Make Your Own Big Ben
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A great gift for a rainy day! Have fun making your own Big Ben with this easy to assemble foam-card model set, which requires no tools and is great for learning hand eye coordination.
The model contains 13 pieces and there are clear instructions included.
The model measures Length: 7 cm, Width: 7 cm, Height: 29 cm
Please note that this item comes flat packed in a box, ready to assemble.
Make Your Own Fairy Cake Box
£2.95
This 'make your own' fairy cake trinket box pink and cream is an ideal gift for a little girl who would like to learng to sew.
The trinket box measures 12cm (height).
Make Your Own Fairy Cake Box
£2.95
This 'make your own' felt fairy cake trinket box in blue and pink is an ideal gift for a little girl who would like to learn to sew.
The trinket box measures 12cm (height).
Glue not included. Not suitable for children under 6 years.
Make Your Own Felt Craft Rosie Doll
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This cute Rosie craft doll kit is a fun felt craft project and a great way to teach children how to sew.
The set includes:
Pre-cut felt pieces
Stuffing
Coloured sewing cotton
Glass beads
Plastic buttons
Plastic sewing needle
It also includes an easy to follow instruction leaflet to make your own Rosie doll measuring approx 30cm (height).
Suitable for children age 6+
Make Your Own Feltcraft Butterfly Hearts Craft Kit
£3.95
Make your own pretty butterfly heart. Learn new crafting skills. Includes: pre cut felt pieces, polyester filling, coloured cotton and helpful instruction leaflet. Glue not included.
A perfect gift for a special girl aged 6+.
Make Your Own Feltcraft Pretty Owls Craft Kit
£4.95
Release your creative side and learn new crafting skills with these pretty owl hanging decorations. Following the helpful instruction leaflet to make your own pair of lovable owls from pre-cut felt pieces, stuffing, coloured cotton and plastic buttons. All you need to add is glue and a little love.. (glue not included).
Suggested for ages 6+.
Make Your Own Floral Birdhouse
£2.95
This 'make your own' floral birdhouse paper craft mobile hanging decoration comes flat packed with easy to follow instructions.
The birdhouse size is approx 12cm (height) x 9cm (length) x 6cm (width).
Make Your Own Red London Bus
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This 'make your own' kit enables you to build your own iconic London red double decker bus.
It is an easy to assemble foam-card model set which requires no tools and is great for learning hand eye coordination.
The model contains 66 pieces and the kit comes flat packed with a set of instructions.
Make Your Own Summer Owl Mobile
£3.95
This 'make your own' summer owl paper craft mobile hanging decoration comes flat packed with easy to follow instructions.
The hanging length is 110cm approx.
