Children's / Teenage general interest: Handicrafts

Turn sand into fabulous pieces of art instead of just building sandcastles! Learn how to make desert islands, badges and pictures from sand. And find out how awesome sand art can be!

Discover the science of the natural world - on your doorstep! Seashores are all around us, whether they are in the form of relaxing sandy beaches or towering cliffs. But, did you know, the seashores near you are brimming with life? This book uncovers the science and wonders of life on the shore.

Sewing is a skill that has so many benefits for children and can give them real pride in their achievements. Angela Pressley has been teaching children to sew for 15 years, and knows how to encourage and inspire them to learn, starting with the basics and building up a portfolio of skills. And to...

Little crafters will become little scientists as they explore, experiment, make, and create their way through every STEAM project. This hands-on crafty science book introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects. Jane Bull combines arty, cra...

Get ready to build your very own space centre! From rockets and rocket launchers to a Mars rover and a night sky projector, the step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model space centre needs. Learn about principles of design and engineering as w...

Spring is a season of celebration! Join the fun with thirteen festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create a colourful wall hanging for the Hindu holiday Holi. Plant a garden to commemorate Earth Day. It's always the season for crafting!

Families looking for nature-based fun away from phones and screens will adore this wholesome children's collection of cooking, crafting and gardening projects, locally printed on 100% recycled paper. In this book young readers can try their hand at various spring themed projects as well as learn ...

Award-winning author Jane Bull combines her unique arty style and excellent instructions to teach children how to knit, sew, crochet, applique, embroider, and patchwork. This book contains more than 20 fun-filled projects, each with clear instructions and step-by-step photos that are easy to foll...

Summer is a season of celebration! Join the fun with thirteen festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create a hibiscus straw to commemorate Juneteenth. Braid puzzle piece friendship bracelets to mark the International Day of Friendship. It's always the season for crafting!

This charmingly illustrated seasonal treasury of nature-based crafts, bakes and gardening projects for summer celebrates the country cottage lifestyle with self-sufficient and eco-friendly fun.