Books with author Dan Fox

Unleash Your Creativity with 50 No-Sketch Watercolor Projects From a classic dogwood rose, to a sly fox, to feathers that take on a dreamy quality, you can create polished artwork in just a few easy steps―no sketching required. Dana Fox, creator of Wonder Forest, is known for her unique and whimsical sense of style, and her popular watercolor workshops have introduced thousands to the joys of painting. In Watercolor With Me in the Forest, Dana provides light outlines of each project, and every page is printed on premium art paper, so you can focus on the watercolor techniques―wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, painting fur and ink and wash. Even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before, Dana’s creative tricks will ensure that every piece of art is frame-worthy. Whether you’re looking to try a new style, learn the basics or find a new way to de-stress, this step-by- step guide makes it easier than ever to create stunning art.Check out Watercolor with Me in the Ocean for more great projects!

Unleash Your Creativity with 50 No-Sketch Watercolor Projects From a classic dogwood rose, to a sly fox, to feathers that take on a dreamy quality, you can create polished artwork in just a few easy steps—no sketching required. Dana Fox, creator of Wonder Forest, is known for her unique and whimsical sense of style, and her popular watercolor workshops have introduced thousands to the joys of painting. In Watercolor With Me in the Forest, Dana provides light outlines of each project, and every page is printed on premium art paper, so you can focus on the watercolor techniques—wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, painting fur and ink and wash. Even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before, Dana’s creative tricks will ensure that every piece of art is frame-worthy. Whether you’re looking to try a new style, learn the basics or find a new way to de-stress, this step-by- step guide makes it easier than ever to create stunning art.

An updated version of a classic songbook, with art from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of ArtIn this popular songbook, forty classic childhood songs are imaginatively illustrated with treasures from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here are songs that young children can act out, such as "London Bridge," "Pop Goes the Weasel," and "The Mulberry Bush." There are also work songs, such as "I've Been Working on the Railroad"; ballads, like "Shenandoah"; and nursery songs, including "Oats, Peas, and Beans." The selections are drawn from popular traditions around the world; some have been enjoyed and sung for hundreds of years. Throughout the book are insightful comments on the art and the songs. All of the selections include simple arrangements for musical accompaniment.A Treasury of Children's Songs is an updated version of Go In and Out the Window, first published in 1987 and reprinted twelve times.

Celebrate Christmas with a song!A Christmas songbook illustrated with spectacular art from the Metropolitan MuseumA Treasury of Christmas Songs pairs twenty-five well-loved holiday classics with exquisite art from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here are Christmas favorites for children of all ages to sing and play, such as "Deck the Halls," "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," and "The First Noel." The music dates from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century and the songs express the many moods of the Christmas season, from solemn to festive. All of the songs have been imaginatively illustrated with treasures from the Metropolitan Museum. Throughout the book are insightful comments on the art and the songs. Selection includes a simple arrangement for musical accompaniment.

This collection of over 100 of the best-loved children's songs is totally unique! The songs are grouped by category: silly songs, animal songs, songs from far-off places, patriotic songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplay and part songs, activity songs, songs that teach, folk songs, vaudeville songs, lullabies, cowboy and western songs, and a few rounds. Each song is complete with words and music and also includes a short commentary that presents fascinating facts about its history as well as hints for performance. The arrangements are to be played by children at late elementary to early-intermediate levels, yet musical enough to keep their parents interested.

In this unique book, we’ve gathered 112 examples of smart-ass teasers for kids (with answers). When it comes to riddles for kids, there are so many benefits that go remoter than the initial laugh! These riddles and smart teasers for kids are perfect for an icebreaker at the whence of a class, for keeping kids rented on a road trip, or trying to stump each other at a family game night! Plus, solving a riddle is good for developing thinking skills, and the riddles will spark a good discussion whether it’s easy riddles, difficult riddles, funny riddles or interesting smart teasers with answers. The kids love to solve riddles. Brain teasers for kids are an unconfined form of game-based learning that not only entertain children but moreover inspire some creative thought in the classroom. Why do you have to purchase this book? What’s different about this book? Read below!!!Benefits Introduction to Intellectual humor.Laughter is just good for the soul and when you are learning something new laughter helps motivate you a little bit more. It helps relieve stress and moreover helps fight boredom. So, when kids learn riddles it breaks up standard learning but allows the smart-ass to protract to work in a whole new way. Teaches Problem-solving skills. Problem-solving is one of the most important things we can teach our kids and riddles help modernize kid’s problem skills. Critical Thinking Skills. Critical thinking is a key component of kid’s use while solving riddles. As kids solve riddles, they learn how to critically think increasingly in-depth which improves comprehension and creativity. Expands Vocabulary.As kids read and solve riddles, they are constantly expanding their vocabulary. They are learning new words and multiple meanings and ways to use words. Riddles for kids help kids understand words by using words in a variety of variegated contexts to help expand your child’s vocabulary. Share their Knowledge. As kids learn riddles, they can learn new skills and words and then share them with others. They can share these riddles with siblings, friends, teachers, and plane parents. As your child shares this knowledge, it not only reinforces the skills; they are learning through riddles but learns socialization skills as well. Creates Bonds.By sharing the love of riddles with your kids you are helping them create immuration with you as well as their peers. If your child is shy, sometimes it just takes one riddle to get them interacting and laughing with peers. This interaction creates lifelong immuration with their peers. Establish a love for learning. When kids first uncork telling and trying to solve riddles it is fun! They love it, considering it makes them laugh, and they enjoy figuring out the riddle. They don’t realize they are “learning” while they are doing it. Riddles help establish a lifelong love of reading. So, let’s get the KIDS fun started, click “add to cart” and get your book instantly!

Celebrate Christmas with a song!A Christmas songbook illustrated with spectacular art from the Metropolitan MuseumA Treasury of Christmas Songs pairs twenty-five well-loved holiday classics with exquisite art from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here are Christmas favorites for children of all ages to sing and play, such as "Deck the Halls," "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," and "The First Noel." The music dates from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century and the songs express the many moods of the Christmas season, from solemn to festive. All of the songs have been imaginatively illustrated with treasures from the Metropolitan Museum. Throughout the book are insightful comments on the art and the songs. Selection includes a simple arrangement for musical accompaniment.