Carti in categoria Art and craft books

An inspiring and practical introduction to art and artists from around the world, with arty things to make and do inspired by some of the artists’ methods and ideas. Activities include fruity faces in the style of Arcimboldo, ancient Egyptian hippo statues, Rousseau-like jungle-print birds, and lots more. Includes full-colour reproductions of works by Turner, Monet, Singer Sargent, Delauney and other artists, and with highlighted points to spot and think about on each page. An inspiring an...

Young children will have fun practising their pen control as they complete the pictures in this step-by-step drawing book. Pictures to choose from include rockets blasting off into space, a sunny day at the beach and under the sea. Includes a special wipe-clean pen so that children can enjoy drawing the pictures over and over again. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 A BIC CBMC A2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409563280 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Stacey Lam...

This awesome activity pad is jam-packed with everything children need to design their very own comic strips. Create comics about swashbuckling pirates, a space adventure, a rogue robot rampage and many more. With lots of hints and tips on drawing characters, showing emotions, setting the scene and adding speech bubbles and sound effects. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E BIC CBMC B2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474922722 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 280 x 355mmAuthor/Editor Louie Stowell...

A colourful write-in book, full of curious characters, unusual places and exciting ideas to help young children write imaginative stories. With fun activities including word games, story mazes, and inventing diary entries for characters, and tips on developing characters, writing descriptively and using similes and metaphors. A fun and creative book that will spark inspiration and let children’s imaginations run wild. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E BIC CBMC B5N79 Spiral-bound hardback ISBN: 97814...

This inspiring book will unlock children’s ideas for writing stories, poems, comics, blogs, reviews, movie scripts and more. As well as activities for writing compelling story outlines, dialogue and lively characters, there are tips for writing horror stories, romance and thrillers, and even shock journalism. With lots of space to write in – but no scary blank pages. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC C2L79 Concealed spiral binding ISBN: 9781409598787 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 240 x 1...

The story of western painting from Ancient Egypt to modern art told clearly and simply and illustrated with over 160 of the world’s greatest works of art. Published in association with The National Gallery, London, this introduction focuses on key works and artists and themes such as religion, royalty, magic and love. Includes an art history timeline, artists’ biographies, information about conservation and artists’ materials and internet links to see thousands more artworks on...

This beautiful colouring book is a lovely way to discover works by famous artists including Klee, Kandinsky, Delaunay and Klimt. Produced in association with The National Gallery, each artwork is shown in full colour alongside a line drawing to colour in. Includes information about each picture and internet links to websites to find out more. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 A BIC CBMC B5L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474922616 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Susan Meredith...

Everything you need to sew, stuff and decorate 7 delightful felt animals, including cut-out felt shapes, pins, needles and a threader, 5 buttons, thread and lots of stuffing. There’s a 32-page book with simple, step-by-step instructions and links to video clips with sewing tips and techniques, plus templates for making more animals. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 BIC CBMC B2J79 Sewing kit with book ISBN: 9781409599227 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 230 x 180mmAuthor/Editor Abigail WheatleyIllustrator J...

Everything you need to embroider, frame and hang a beautiful fairy, including a piece of cotton fabric printed with a fairy design, a needle, embroidery hoop and pink, green and blue thread. There’s also a 16-page book with simple, step-by-step instructions showing you exactly what to do, and links to video clips of embroidery skills. Age 7 Kit ISBN: 9781474973311 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 230 x 180mmAuthor/Editor Lara BryanIllustrator Bethan Janine & Ian McNee...

A beautifully presented introduction to the lives and works of 35 of the world’s most famous artists. Features Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci and Jan van Eyck, among others. Perfect for older children, this book provides fascinating information about the life and work of each artist. Includes reproductions of famous paintings, as well as photographs of the artists, their homes and their personal belongings. With internet links to websites to ...

What’s the point of art? Why do artists draw themselves? Who were the Impressionists? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this entertaining information book, containing over 60 flaps to lift. A great introduction to art for inquisitive young children, with links to specially selected websites for more information. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 BIC CBMC B5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474940115 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Marie-Eve Tremblay...

Everything you need to embroider, frame and hang a beautiful owl, including a piece of cotton fabric printed with an owl design, a needle, embroidery hoop and green, yellow and orange thread. There’s also a 16-page book with simple, step-by-step instructions showing you exactly what to do, and links to video clips of embroidery skills. Age 7 Kit ISBN: 9781474973328 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 230 x 180mmAuthor/Editor Lara BryanIllustrator Bethan Janine & Ian McNee...

Discover classical music through the ages, from the amazing instruments and epic concerts to the people who composed and performed it in this informative picture book. With over 100 illustrations and photographs of Brahms, Chopin, Mozart and more, plus QR links to listen to each composer’s music online and a contents and index for easy reference. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 MU BIC CBMC C5N79 Library edition hardback ISBN: 9781474920575 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Anthony ...

Learn how to draw all kinds of animals, from polar bears and orang-utans to kangaroos and pandas, with this inspiring book. Simple, step-by-step instructions explain techniques such as shading with chalk pastels and painting with watercolours. Includes QR links to download free images and watch video clips with drawing tips and inspiration. Age 9 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC D5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474933636 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Anna Milbourne...

This inspiring book is bursting with hints and tips for drawing cartoon characters, locations, comic strips and more. Simple, step-by-step instructions explain techniques such as shading, drawing in perspective and making a comic strip on a computer. Includes QR links to download free images and watch video clips with drawing tips and inspiration. Age 9 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC D5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474933643 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Anna Milbourne...

An innovative book bursting with ideas for drawing faces, portraits, caricatures and cartoons. Step-by-step instructions show how to use pencils, pens, pastels and paints and techniques including drawing on a computer, paper collage and printing. Includes QR links to download free images and watch video clips with drawing tips and inspiration. Age 9 Key Stage KS1 A BIC CBMC D5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474933650 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mm...

This captivating book offers a detailed insight into the lives of great portrait artists and the people they painted, from Leonardo da Vinci to Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol. Published in association with National Portrait Gallery, London and The National Galleries of London and Scotland. Includes links to websites to view even more portraits online. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC C5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409598688 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 260 x 205mm...

Discover over thirty of the world’s most famous pictures in this fascinating introduction to art, with paintings by Van Gogh, Munch, Rousseau, Klimt and more. Each page is filled with fascinating facts about the artists, their lives and how they created their work. Includes a glossary, index and links to websites for more information. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 A BIC CBMC B5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474947121 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 270 x 230mmIllustrator Uwe Mayer...

Find out about the lives and work of the world’s most famous artists, including Van Gogh, Dali, Monet and Warhol, in this beautiful information book. Each page is filled with fascinating facts and photographs of the artists’ works, and there are over 130 stickers to add to the pages and links to specially selected websites for more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A/H BIC CBMC C5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474953122 Extent: 32 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator ...

From cave paintings to modern masterpieces, discover the history of art in this beautiful sticker book. Each page is filled with fascinating facts about the pictures and artists, and there’s a timeline showing the history of art, plus links to websites where you can tour art galleries. Published in association with The National Gallery, London. Also available as a hardback library edition with no stickers. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A/H BIC CBMC C5L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474953092 Extent: 32 page...