Books with author Janelle Yates

While many people might not know it, bunny owners will tell you their rabbits love to play. Homemade toys aren't just great to play with, they're fun and easy to make. This volume includes more than 10 fantastic bunny-themed crafts, including a willow ball, rag doll, and hay ring for bunny to enjoy, as well as a treat jar, paper maché bunny, and bunny journal for readers of all ages to delight in. Through simple step-by-step instructions, readers can get crafty with their favorite pet for many happy hours.

Of all pets, horses might be the biggest. To those who ride and show horses, they're just as lovable as a dog or cat. This book guides horse-loving readers through more than 10 crafts, including those made to beautify their horse, such as a ribbon browband and tie-dye saddle cloth. Projects like horseshoe art, a horse photo frame, grooming organizer, and more allow horse superfans to express their creative side while they work on reading and following step-by-step directions.

"This fun art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original comic book works. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they create their own comic books"--

Birds are fun animals to watch play. Why not try making toys for a favorite feathered friend at home? Crafts especially for bird lovers fill this colorful volume, including easy instructions for making a stacking toy, a mirror, and more to entertain pet birds. A felt bird, bird journal, and other bird-themed crafts draw in readers who simply enjoy birds but may not own one. Age-appropriate guidance through each fun craft makes this book a great addition to any children's library collection.

Birds are fun animals to watch play. Why not try making toys for a favorite feathered friend at home? Crafts especially for bird lovers fill this colorful volume, including easy instructions for making a stacking toy, a mirror, and more to entertain pet birds. A felt bird, bird journal, and other bird-themed crafts draw in readers who simply enjoy birds but may not own one. Age-appropriate guidance through each fun craft makes this book a great addition to any children's library collection.

When looking at an empty can of beans or corn, it can be hard to imagine it as a piece of art. With this book as a guide, however, readers will have the choice of several crafts in which to transform trash to treasure. Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions help readers through each fun craft, introducing different artistic methods along the way. In addition, the importance of recycling and reusing old items presents conservation information in ways readers can immediately understand and put into practice.

Toilet paper tubes, tissue boxes, and sheets of cardboard are sturdy beginnings for many craft projects to help pass a rainy afternoon. They can become decorations, gifts, or simply more exciting boxes! Readers follow step-by-step instructions to create amazing crafts using cardboard thats otherwise headed for the curb. The simple language allows readers of all ages to enjoy the many crafts in this book, but also provides places for the most artistic readers to show off their individual imaginations through extra color, detail, and more.

When looking at an empty can of beans or corn, it can be hard to imagine it as a piece of art. With this book as a guide, however, readers will have the choice of several crafts in which to transform trash to treasure. Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions help readers through each fun craft, introducing different artistic methods along the way. In addition, the importance of recycling and reusing old items presents conservation information in ways readers can immediately understand and put into practice.

Who knew tissue paper could be made into suncatchers and butterflies? This book shows readers all the fun projects they can make using tissue paper, a common household material. The book begins by introducing readers to techniques for working with tissue paper, then shows them how to make collage placemats, paper bag piatas, and bird decorations. The book provides clear step-by-step guidance through the projects, and vivid visuals bring each project to life.

Vampires are a favorite creepy creature in many myths and legends. Readers of this innovative book will love learning to draw these spooky characters, as well as learning about their roles in mythology. Simple step-by-step instructions guide young artists to create their own unique works of art, while colorful illustrations help them visualize their final product. Lessons cover manga, cartoon, and more realistic styles of drawing, and range in difficulty so artists of all levels can excel in creating these exciting projects.

Every household has an abundance of junk mail. What if you could turn it into something beautiful? With this book, readers can do just that by following the simple instructions to turn colorful junk mail into jewelry! Packed with many other recycled paper crafts, this volume encourages readers to reconsider whats garbage and what can become something more with a little paint, glue, or glitter. Each craft engages readers with art and creatively highlights how its possible to reduce and reuse waste every day.