Books with author Annalees Lim

Hamsters, poodles, and bunnies make great pets. They also make great inspirations for crafts. By following detailed instructions, readers are able to create amazing crafts featuring familiar and exotic pets using basic crafting supplies. Each crafting project is broken down into steps, and each step is shown through accessible text and a full-color photograph. As readers have fun making each craft, they also learn important facts about pets as different as snakes, kittens, and chinchillas. How can you make a lizard using bubble wrap? Readers will find out in this exciting volume!

Readers will get creative with origami, the fascinating Japanese art of paper folding. This high-interest title introduces the history and origin of origami, and prompts readers to put their creative skills to use by making simple origami projects that can be completed in 1 minutes or less. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through making origami flowers, puppies, cats, penguins, boxes, and more with materials that are readily available. Each step of the project is reinforced with a detailed photograph for reference, allowing readers to check their progress. By the end of the text, readers will have a newfound love for origami!

Using readily available, seasonally related materials, this series is packed full of fun crafts for special occasions. The projects are explained in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and are perfect for teachers looking for original ideas as well as time-poor parents. In 10 Minute Crafts: Mother's and Father's Day, children can learn how to make pop-up cards, trinket boxes and photo frames, along with lots of other great Mother's and Father's day gift ideas.

So many great craft materials can be found in nature. Twigs, pebbles, pinecones, and even sand can be part of simple, fun projects. Readers will not only like trying out new crafts, but also enjoy exploring nature to find what they need for each! Colorful photographs and clear instructions guide readers through twig birdhouses, pressed-flower coasters, and more. Readers will paint, glue, and snip their way to lovely crafts that can add a little natural wonder to any room!

Celebrate Christmas with easy, fun and exciting crafts! Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show children how to snip, stick and sprinkle their way through the festive season, and make some brilliant decorations and gifts along the way.Learn how to stitch felt stockings, design and make a paper ribbon wreath, homemade Christmas tree decorations, and candy cane greeting cards, plus lots more amazing Christmas ideas!Using readily available and seasonally related materials, the10 Minute Craftsseries is packed full of fun crafts for special occasions. The perfect tool for teachers looking for original ideas as well as parents looking for fun ways to keep kids entertained.

Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, ghosts...and crafts! This high-interest title teaches readers how to make witches’ broomsticks, zombie puppets, paper-plate mummies, spooky trees, black cat lanterns, and more. With simple, fun crafts that can be created in just 1 minutes, these hands-on projects are sure to spark creativity in even beginning crafters. Step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs guide readers as they craft, while accessible and fun text prompts them to personalize their creations. Using materials readily available at home or at school, readers will have no problem getting in the Halloween spirit!

Decorative cards are a great way to celebrate any occasion, and when readers have a hand in making them, the occasion becomes much more special! This high-interest crafting guide teaches readers how to create decorative cards for birthdays, Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, Eid-Ul-Fitr, and more! In 1 minutes or less, readers can assemble decorative cards from materials readily available at home or in school. Crafts are explained with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. Accompanying photographs act as an important reference point during the crafting process. These simple-yet-fun crafts are sure to excite even reluctant crafters!