This high-contrast baby book features beautiful black-and-white fine art that is specially designed for a baby's visual development. Plus, the accordion-style format means the book stands upright, making it the perfect tummy time book!Infants have limited capabilities with vision upon birth and respond well to high-contrast images, which is why this black-and-white contrast book is perfect for their young and growing minds. This beautiful accordion-style board book provides developmentally appropriate visual stimuli for your baby’s visual development, while exposing them to life-like imagery that can grow with them and expand their vocabulary. Each animal painting was designed by Tabitha Paige, artist, speech pathologist, and author of the best-selling series Our Little Adventures.This book is meant to be functional for your baby's many different learning needs as well as versatile for any space. The unique accordion-style format is perfect for tummy time, allowing your child to unfold the pages and stare and play with them, either with you or on their own, making it one of the best baby books you can get for your infant. Beware, though: it's not toddler-proof! If tiny hands manage to turn it into a delightful chaos of flash cards, consider it an unintended bonus feature for early learning adventures!
Learn how to craft a blossoming garden of vibrant crepe paper flowers with 30+ detailed tutorials from master artist Quynh NguyenDelve into the enchanting art of lifelike floral design with The New Art of Paper Flowers. Whether you're a novice looking to discover a gratifying new hobby or a seasoned crafter seeking inspiration, this all-inclusive handbook will equip you to cultivate lush, long-lasting blooms using colorful crepe paper.What You'll Find Inside:Over 30 detailed flower tutorials with step-by-step instructions and photos: roses, dahlias, peonies, and moreComplete materials and tools listUnique ways to use your floral creations from bouquets, to home decor, to wearable flowers, to sculptural artGuidance for flower artists of any skill level from beginner-friendly techniques to tips that take your craft to the next levelJourney through every stage of the artistic process—from choosing materials to mastering the intricate techniques that breathe life into your arrangements. With Nguyen's detailed guidance and striking photography, let your creativity flourish as you bring more handmade beauty into your life and home.
Spark your creativity and hone your drawing skills with this comprehensive drawing book for beginners, including interactive lessons and fun practice pages!Join master artists Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher as they guide you step-by-step through the art-making process. Using their Sketching Formula, anyone from beginners to experienced artists can learn to draw, improve their drawing abilities, expand their imagination, and achieve their creative potential. Filled with tips, tricks, and techniques, this art book guides you through a vast array of artistic approaches while inspiring your unique style, while teaching you how to draw.If you're ready to start drawing as you develop your artistic abilities, The Artist's Drawing Book is the perfect way to help you bring your artistic dreams to fruition. From comprehensive lessons that cover the basics of art theory to unique practice prompts that will get your creative juices flowing, The Artist's Drawing Book will teach you:The fundamentals of art, like perspective, shading, composition, and color theory—all broken down into easy-to-digest lessonsTips for avoiding common beginner mistakes so you can confidently sketch any subject Tricks for realistic texture, blending, and shading, no matter if you're working with professional-grade colored pencils or a cheap ballpoint penTechniques for mixing mediums so you can be limitless when creating your artworkHow to view the world like a true artist so you can overcome creative block and find artistic inspiration wherever you go...and many more invaluable tips and tricks!Other key features:Premium 140 gsm paper is perfect for drawing with many different materialsCoptic binding allows for a layflat surface, essential for any drawing bookA sturdy hardcover with holographic details makes this a book you'll want to displayInteractive activities encourage you to draw alongside each lessonMore than 200 pages of content and over 700 inspiring illustrationsSuitable for anyone looking to ignite or enhance their drawing abilitiesValuable tips, tricks, and insights from the prosCreative prompts, ideas, and inspiration
Build your watercolor skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolor paper! From artist Sarah Simon, author of 2021's bestselling Watercolor Workbook, comes 25 new projects that celebrate flowers, feathers, and animal friends.This easy-to-use watercolor workbook is filled with unique and beautiful botanical and animal sketches that are ready for you to watercolor—no drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author's example. Watercolor Workbook: Flowers, Feathers, and Animal Friends features:• An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques• 25 beginner-friendly projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper—no color bleed-through!• Beautiful floral and plant artwork, including: wild roses, poppies, sunflowers, buttercups, dandelions, and more• Easy-to-follow instructions, including suggested paint and paintbrush materials, so you can start painting todayArtist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has taught thousands of people how to paint with watercolor. Her first book, Modern Watercolor Botanicals, provides everything you need to know about the art of watercolor and, now in this second workbook in her Watercolor Workbook series, Simon offers 25 watercolor projects that you can sit down and enjoy painting today!
The perfect gift for any dad, this keepsake legacy journal is a special place to record special moments, stories, and advice that you want to pass down to your children one day.Dad’s Story is a guided life story journal thoughtfully designed to help dads of all ages write down memories that they want to preserve and share with their children and family. Designed by best-selling artist and author Korie Herold, this memory journal provides dads with thoughtful writing prompts and plenty of journaling pages to record memories from their childhood, school years, early adulthood, and more. Show dad that you love him and want to hear more about his life with this timeless gift that’s ideal for Father's Day, birthdays, or any time of year.Sections and writing prompts include:Early Childhood: What was your house like growing up? What were your favorite toys or playtime activities?School Years: What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? What were you like as a teenager?Work and Travel: What was your first job? What family vacations do you remember the most?Love and Family: What's your best relationship advice? How did you feel when you found out you were going to be a dad?Character and Values: What do you value most in life? What family values do you hope to pass down?Hypotheticals and Curiosities: What's something you wish you had done differently? What's the best advice you ever received?Words of Wisdom: Additional space to write letters to your familySpecial features include:Elegant linen with gold foil coverAcid-free and archival paperLayflat design allows you to easily write in the bookCarefully developed designs and prompts allow to you reflect and remember
"Big Thrift Energy will teach you everything you need to know about shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home. Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed: How to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit."--Provided by publisher.
Created by certified speech-language pathologist Tabitha Paige, this durable board book will expand your child's reading comprehension as they engage with more than 100 foundational first wordsOur Big Book of First Words features charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. Plus, the durable binding and board book pages will make it easy to read to your child again and again, whether at home or on the go!The 100+ vocabulary words include:Animals Fruits & VeggiesToysTransportationIn the GardenAt the BeachAnd more! Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, author of the best-selling set Our Little Adventures, this big book of first words features functional language and a timeless design that will look great in any nursery or child's room.
From master illustrator Samantha Johnson comes a new adult coloring book of epic proportions: Quest. Part of the Master Collection by Blue Star Press, the publisher behind multiple national bestselling adult coloring books, Quest: Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Bookincludes 40 enchanting, full-page spreads featuring fantasy, fauns, fairies, and a quest of grace and daring. - Hand-drawn and exquisitely detailed- A range of complexity for any level- Artist-grade premium paper with perforations for easy removal- Provides hours of fun, creative coloring expression Join millions of adults all around the world who are rediscovering the simple relaxation and joy of coloring!
Break free from hustle culture—and traditional productivity books—and create a personalized routine aligned with your energy levels, family needs, work demands, and your body’s natural cyclesThe Hustle Cure is an empowering guide that offers a new approach to productivity that prioritizes making time for what you actually enjoy. With values-driven activities and mindful self-care tips, learn to embrace flexibility, find flow in your work, and take small, joyful steps toward meaningful achievements.This book inspires women to let go of unrealistic expectations and turn compassion inward. Create a personalized routine aligned with your energy levels, family needs, work demands, your body’s natural cycles, and more. Experience the positive results you desire through mindful self-care and values-driven action.With The Hustle Cure, gain tools to:Identify your innate strengths and use them to boost motivation and enjoyment Map out step-by-step plans to turn ambition into daily progressRelease expectations that weigh you down to make space for creativity Define what success really means for you Part manifesto and part manual, this book helps you redefine productivity through greater self-awareness and balanced action over strict guidelines. Shift your mindset, reclaim your purpose, and lead the life you desire.
“Reading Together captures the sweet moments when the love for literature brings a family together.” —Andrea Tripke, children’s book author and illustratorDiscover the magic of reading together with this story of a family’s love for picture books and the moments of laughter, imagination, and connection they share. Filled with playful illustrations and fond memories from classic children’s tales, this book takes you on a nostalgic journey through childhood, when the joys of discovering new stories together create bonds that last a lifetime.Whether you're a parent looking to relive the magic of reading with your child, or simply a lover of picture books, this book is a must-read for anyone who values the bond of family and the power of storytelling.
Feel the love as you color the 40 hand-drawn illustrations within this book's fun, heart-filled pages—including 2 bonus velvet pages!Love in Bloom features 40 colorable pages in a floral and romantic theme—all hand-drawn by bestselling author and artist Alli Koch of Alli K Design.With Love in Bloom, you'll find:2 soft black velvet pages that enhance your coloring experience and hide mistakesPerforated, removable pages—perfect for framing your artwork after you've finished coloringA gorgeous, hand-illustrated cover with iridescent foil that will look stunning on your bookshelf or coffee tableInstagram sensation, muralist, author, and floral aficionado Alli Koch of @allikdesign introduced thousands to the basics of modern floral illustrating with her bestselling book, How to Draw Modern Florals. She's also developed a devoted following of colorists who cherish her coloring books Bloom and Heyday. Each page of Alli's newest coloring book, Love in Bloom, comes to life with a variety of her signature floral designs. She invites you to get creative as you customize each page and bring these pretty illustrations to life with color!The perfect gift book for Valentine's Day, birthdays, or anyone you love who enjoys coloring and creative mindfulness!
Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids—great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes. Now in a mini size perfect for travel and coloring on the go!Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this new book in the How to Draw for Kids series will teach your kid how to draw unicorns and other magical creatures in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This beginner drawing book book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required!• Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish• 40+ Cool Projects for Both Boys and Girls: Learn how to draw a mermaid, fairy, genie, ogre, and other fun magical creatures• Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along• Perforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy, and the foil on the cover will catch kids' eyes!
Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids—great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes. Now in a mini size perfect for travel and coloring on the go!Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this new book in the How to Draw for Kids series will teach your kid how to draw their favorite underwater animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This beginner drawing book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required!Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish40+ Cool Projects for Both Boys and Girls: Learn how to draw a dolphin, sea turtle, octopus, seahorse, and other cool sea animalsLayflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow alongPerforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy, and the foil on the cover will catch kids' eyes!
Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids-great for young artists, birthday gifts, home-school art lessons, and elementary art classes. Now in a mini size that's perfect for travel and colouring on the go!Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw their favourite animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required!Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish40+ Cool Projects: Learn how to draw favourite animals from the farm, forest, jungle, and sea, including everything from a llama to a dolphin to a kangarooLayflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow alongPerforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy
Whether you're an experienced runner or a complete beginner, this inspiring book will motivate you to train your body and mind to complete one of the hardest physical feats of all—an ultramarathonUltra-races—distances longer than 26.2 miles—aren’t for “normal people.” Normal people have jobs, families, or a million other obligations that do not exist in the world of ultrarunning. Or that’s what Sid Garza-Hillman thought as he faced the starting line of his first 50K.But the more he learned about the sport, the more he realized that ultrarunning is for more than elite athletes: moms, dads, grandparents, young people, old people, people with full-time jobs, and others successfully cross the finish lines of ultra-races around the world every year.In this book, Sid distills the life lessons he's learned from the trails—as a ten-time ultramarathoner and Race Director of the Mendocino Coast 50K—to teach you how to:Move through the fear and mental blocks that prevent you from reaching your goals—on and off the trailSlow down and be present in a world full of endless distractionsTest your mettle and prove you’re stronger than you ever knewCommit to a well-rounded—but realistic and adaptable—training planNot your typical ultramarathon training guide with rigid schedules and prescribed workouts, this book powerfully outlines the invaluable struggles, benefits, and life lessons that await anyone who dares to dive into the world of ultrarunning.
Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids ages 6-12—now in a mini size that's perfect for travel and coloring on the go!Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw cool things in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 8-12, but kids as young as 5 will be able to easily follow along as well. From cupcakes, to unicorns, to cars, and cats, your kid will be drawing all sorts of things that they'll want to show off to their friends, or color afterward and hang on their room! No experience required!Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish 42 Cool Projects: Learn how to draw an ice cream cone, fruit, castle, spaceship, cactus, airplane, animals, and so many more cute and cool things! Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along Perforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy
A thoughtful and beautiful journal for processing grief and remembering your loved one—including guided writing prompts, creative mindfulness exercises, and space for preserving photosWhen a loved one passes away, the most common response from well-meaning friends and family is “there are no words.” But processing our feelings and journaling our thoughts can, in fact, help us heal. As an internationally recognized calligrapher and watercolor artist who lost her father at the age of 13, writing and art have influenced Brittany DeSantis's entire life for the better.Through a beautifully painted and guided keepsake journal, readers will be encouraged to use their words to reflect on and honor those who have passed with the following activities and sections:Repetitive writing exercises and mindful breathing exercises that help alleviate anxiety and overwhelmThoughtful prompts to commemorate, celebrate, and cherish those who have passedPages for attaching photographs, keepsakes, cards, and mementos in a convenient covered-spiral formatSpace for reflection and letters to loved onesHand-painted quotes and words of wisdom that can be bookmarked or removed and framedWhile this grief recovery handbook is not a substitution for therapy or mental health advice for anyone coping with the stages of grief, it is a thoughtful journal to help people heal after loss and commemorate their loved ones.If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, Forget You Not is a beautiful heirloom gift that replaces the standard "I have no words" with "Here's how to find yours and remember theirs."
"Perfect for animal lovers, with gorgeous illustrations worthy of framing."—Kirkus ReviewsFirst the animals were stealing names and now the plants are doing it too! The second book in Dennis McGregor's acclaimed series features vibrant, hand-painted illustrations and curious questions like "Why does the crab apple share its name with the crab?"You Stole My Name Too features another amazing collection of illustrations that takes you and your child on a colorful journey through nature's most fascinating plants and animals and their namesakes.The fun pairs of flora and fauna that are featured in this sequel include:• Chick and Chickpea• Cat and Catnip• Dog and Dogwood• Hedgehog and Hedgehog Cactus• And many more!A beautiful "children's coffee-table-art book" for all ages, You Stole My Name Too is a clever, creative follow-up to You Stole My Name, a perfect book series for parents and children to read and enjoy together."The museum-quality artwork in this oversized coffee-table style volume is big and beautiful, the verses are clever and funny, but it's the concept behind You Stole My Name that is unique, original, and sets it apart from all other pet and wildlife picture book collections for young children."—Midwest Book Review
"Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids--great for young artists, birthday gifts, home school art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw fun woodland plants and creatures in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence."--Amazon website.
Learn how to create stunning, expressive character illustrations using alcohol markers with this comprehensive how-to-draw guide from artist Lidia Cambón (@msshanh).Using her signature, colorful style, popular artist Lidia Cambón shares the ins-and-outs of illustrating beautiful and unique characters with alcohol markers, a type of permanent marker that allows artists to blend vibrant colors easily with little to no smearing.Through this book's in-depth lessons, example illustrations, and practice pages, learn fundamental character drawing techniques like:The basics of color theory, and how it can be used thoughtfully to create unique charactersTechniques for blending and shading with your markers, and how you can avoid streaks and splotchesHow to draw hair, facial expressions, and other human characteristics to add realism to your charactersChoosing the right materials to make your illustrations pop...and many more drawing techniquesWhether you're new to drawing or an experienced illustrator, Cambón's guidance will show you how to make your ideas come to life and create colorful, endearing character illustrations.
Explore God's Word as you search through engaging, bible-themed puzzles in this fun bible word search book!This Bible word search book offers a fun and relaxing way to engage with your favorite verses, stories, and teachings from the Bible.In Bible Word Search for Adults, you'll find:100 Bible-themed puzzles to help keep your brain sharpPopular verses to help you strengthen your faithPuzzles ranging in difficulty from easy to challengingA layflat design so you can complete the puzzles with ease If you or someone you know loves learning about the gospel and completing fun, brain-teasing puzzles, this premium Bible word search book is for you.
Plan your garden and track your plants throughout each growing season with this comprehensive gardening journal—perfect for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike!Whether you’re new to gardening or an experienced green thumb, this gardening journal from Sarah Simon (@themintgardener) and Colin Simon will help you get a head start on next season’s harvest.With My Gardening Journal, you'll gain access to:A 52-week garden planner, with space to record your weekly to-do list and write notes and reminders for next seasonFifty pages of comprehensive gardening advice, from determining which plants will thrive in your region to best practices for preventing destructive pests and diseasesDot grids to help you sketch out and plan your outdoor spaceCharts to log which plants you’re growing and track how much sun your garden receivesWith an easy-to-use logbook for each week of the year, My Gardening Journal is the perfect gift for any plant lover or gardening enthusiast in your life.
Discover easy-to-follow crochet patterns for 15 new amigurumi animals with this second volume in Lauren Espy's Animal Amigurumi Adventures seriesIn Volume 2 of her beloved Animal Amigurumi Adventures series, bestselling author Lauren Espy provides even more easy-to-follow patterns for creating cute amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed, step-by-step photos, alongside images of the full animal, will help you crochet creations as cute as what you see on the page.Animal Amigurumi Adventures: Volume 2 features:• User-Friendly Instructions: Easy-to-follow patterns and guidance for the best tools (standard hook and common worsted weight yarn) to get started• Step-by-Step Reference Photos: Detailed photographs of each step, as well as the finished product, to help guide you along with confidence• Perfect Size: Each animal averages 7-10 inches in size, making them ideal to display or play withNew patterns include:• Safari Animals like a giraffe, hippo, elephant, lion, and zebra• Arctic Animals like a penguin, polar bear, walrus, beluga whale, and seal pup• Pets like a dog, cat, chameleon, cockatiel, and guinea pig
With fun, bible-themed word searches, kids can learn about the Bible and God's Word as they develop their brain and complete engaging word search puzzles!With fun puzzles, this Bible word search book is the perfect way to get kids interested in stories from the Bible. Bible Word Search for Kids includes:50 Bible-themed puzzles that kids will loveWord searches that include characters, stories, and messages from the BiblePuzzles ranging in difficulty from easy to challengingA layflat design so kids can complete the puzzles with easeIf you want your child to learn more about the gospel while completing fun, brain-teasing puzzles, Bible Word Search for Kids is the perfect book to add to their reading collection.
"Learn to draw your favorite magical things in 5 minutes or less! From fairy tales to fantasy creatures, I will show you how to draw your favorite magical things using the simple step-by-step instructions in this modern drawing book for kids! Everything from princesses to dragons to castles and monsters can all be broken down into simple shapes that are easy to draw! Follow along with me and you'll be drawing in no time!"--
"Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids on how to draw their favorite underwater animals. This beginner drawing book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Includes easy-to-follow instructions, with simple steps and diagrams from start to finish and 40+ projects for both boys and girls. Learn how to draw a dolphin, sea turtle, octopus, seahorse, and other sea animals"--
A fresh and fun adult coloring book full of interior design eye candy! Dive into beautiful rooms and home decor inspiration with New York Times best-selling authors Sherry & John Petersik of the popular home blog Young House Love.Illustrated by Joan Borawski, this book features intricate design details like built-in bookcases, patterned pillows, and ornate rugs that you can bring to life with your own color schemes. Each page is printed on white premium paper and offers countless opportunities to experiment with different looks without having to repaint a room or buy new furniture.Test drive different styles and color combinations before committing to them at home!
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