Books with author Janelle Yates

What could be more fun than watching a cute, fuzzy hamster find its way through a maze? Making the maze yourself! Through this colorful book, readers can do just that, as well as use their creativity to make 10 more awesome, hamster-themed crafts. From a walnut shell toy and climbing wall for a pet hamster to a hamster journal and pom-pom hamster to show one's hamster love, these crafts engage readers through step-by-step instructions and photographs of each step of the craft. Fact boxes give tips for making each craft better and fun information about readers' favorite pet, the hamster.

Unicorns are popular characters in many fairy tales and myths. With the help of this stimulating book, readers will learn to draw these majestic creatures by using simple shapes and lines that they are already familiar with. Lessons range in difficulty, so artists of all levels can enjoy these fun projects. Accessible step-by-step instructions guide readers in creating manga, cartoon, and more realistic styles of unicorns. Colorful illustrations will motivate young artists to have fun and create their own unique masterpieces.

Not all mermaids look like the ones seen in movies. This stimulating book will show readers how to draw different styles of mermaids, including cartoon and manga, and teach them about the roles mermaids play in mythology. Step-by-step instructions teach young artists to draw these mysterious creatures by using simple lines and shapes, while colorful illustrations help them visualize their final product. Lessons range from simple to more elaborate, so artists of all levels can enjoy the fun projects in this book.

Even though cats are known to be independent, they often still like to play, scratch, and snuggle with their owners. Readers can show how much they love their cat, and cats in general, by enjoying the more than 10 superfun crafts in this book. Felt toys, a cat wand, and catnip blanket are just some of the fun results for kitty, while readers can enjoy making a cat frame and pillow for themselves. Age-appropriate instructions guide readers through each step of the craft as full-color photographs aid them through the toughest parts.

If you ask a dog owner what their dog's favorite toy is, chances are they'll know it right away. Whether they love to catch tennis balls or snuggle a stuffed toy, dogs love to play. In this book, dog owners can find more than 10 dog-related crafts, including a fleece rope toy and stuffed heart for their pup to play with. Age-appropriate steps guide readers through each fun and easy craft, including a dog photo frame and a toy box for their furry friend.

Wicked witches aren't just for Halloween. With the help of this imaginative book, young artists can draw different versions of these spooky and mysterious creatures any time of year. Readers will also learn about the different roles witches play in mythology and folklore. Simple step-by-step instructions help artists create unique drawings of different styles, including manga and cartoon. Accessible lessons range in difficulty so artists of all levels can enjoy what this innovative book has to offer.