Books with author Lindsay Small

The card games in this little book prove that a simple pack of cards (or two) can provide hours of fun for kids - and all the family! Cards are so versatile and there are many different types of game that can be played with them. The author has picked out some well-tested family favourites to get the kids started, and explained them so that everyone - even someone new to card games - can enjoy them.Features & Highlights:36 of the best card games for kids to learn and enjoy.Easy to understand, friendly instructions make all the games accessible.A wide variety of games are included from quiet to noisy.All the family can get involved. There are card games for kids aged 4-8 and up to teens and beyond.Build skills and have fun! Card Games are InexpensiveSometimes in these days of expensive toys and gadgets we forget that a simple pack of cards (or two) can provide hours of fun. Cards are inexpensive, easily portable and endlessly adaptable. Card Games are VersatileFamilies can enjoy a game together, kids can play in groups on their own, and a solitary child can while away the hours playing solitaire games, practicing shuffling and dealing, or building card houses.I know you'll find something fun - whether you are looking for a quiet game for 2 kids, a rowdy game for a family gathering, or a game which will keep a group of teenagers and younger children entertained. Card Games Help With LearningCard games also build all sorts of skills. Younger children will encounter number recognition, sorting problems, fine motor skills, taking turns, practicing patience. Older children will start to use their strategic thinking skills and can benefit from watching (and trying to remember) the cards that other players put down or play and working out odds.So grab this book of card games for kids and a pack of cards and you'll always have entertainment ready!

Download the first five chapters of SEKRET by Lindsay Smith.An empty mind is a safe mind. Yulia's father always taught her to hide her thoughts and control her emotions to survive the harsh realities of Soviet Russia. But when she's captured by the KGB and forced to work as a psychic spy with a mission to undermine the U.S. space program, she's thrust into a world of suspicion, deceit, and horrifying power. Yulia quickly realizes she can trust no one--not her KGB superiors or the other operatives vying for her attention--and must rely on her own wits and skills to survive in this world where no SEKRET can stay hidden for long.

Dice games are fun, versatile and educational, as well as being portable, adaptable and inexpensive! A few dice, paper and pencil can keep children occupied for hours, and they will be building all sorts of skills while they play.The author has researched, tested and gathered together 38 of the best dice games for children and families, and explains the games - and variations - in an easy-to-understand and engaging style.

The card games in this little book prove that a simple pack of cards (or two) can provide hours of fun for kids - and all the family! Cards are so versatile and there are many different types of game that can be played with them. The author has picked out some well-tested family favourites to get the kids started, and explained them so that everyone - even someone new to card games - can enjoy them.Features & Highlights:36 of the best card games for kids to learn and enjoy.Easy to understand, friendly instructions make all the games accessible.A wide variety of games are included from quiet to noisy.All the family can get involved. There are card games for kids aged 4-8 and up to teens and beyond.Build skills and have fun! Card Games are InexpensiveSometimes in these days of expensive toys and gadgets we forget that a simple pack of cards (or two) can provide hours of fun. Cards are inexpensive, easily portable and endlessly adaptable. Card Games are VersatileFamilies can enjoy a game together, kids can play in groups on their own, and a solitary child can while away the hours playing solitaire games, practicing shuffling and dealing, or building card houses.I know you'll find something fun - whether you are looking for a quiet game for 2 kids, a rowdy game for a family gathering, or a game which will keep a group of teenagers and younger children entertained. Card Games Help With LearningCard games also build all sorts of skills. Younger children will encounter number recognition, sorting problems, fine motor skills, taking turns, practicing patience. Older children will start to use their strategic thinking skills and can benefit from watching (and trying to remember) the cards that other players put down or play and working out odds.So grab this book of card games for kids and a pack of cards and you'll always have entertainment ready!

Dice games are fun, versatile and educational, as well as being portable, adaptable and inexpensive! A few dice, paper and pencil can keep children occupied for hours, and they will be building all sorts of skills while they play. The author has researched, tested and gathered together 38 of the best dice games for children of all ages, and explains the games - and variations - in an easy-to-understand and engaging style.Play these dice games in the family - children, parents and grandparents will have lots of fun! Dice games are also an excellent game for the classroom. Take with you on holiday or vacation!

An empty mind is a safe mind. Yulia's father always taught her to hide her thoughts and control her emotions to survive the harsh realities of Soviet Russia. But when she's captured by the KGB and forced to work as a psychic spy with a mission to undermine the U.S. space program, she's thrust into a world of suspicion, deceit, and horrifying power. Yulia quickly realizes she can trust no one―not her KGB superiors or the other operatives vying for her attention―and must rely on her own wits and skills to survive in this world where no SEKRET can stay hidden for long.

Word Wheel Challenges are fun for kids of all ages! This book has been designed specially for children and is a great way to develop their vocabulary, word-building skills and logic too - and of course they are fun to do!Features & Highlights:There are 50 word wheel puzzles in this little book.There is plenty of space on each page for brainstorming and writing out your words.We've provided targets for the kids to aim for, to make the book more of a challenge!You'll find lists of possible words at the back of the book if you get really stuck. Word Puzzles for KidsWord wheels are a popular kind of word puzzle for kids. Each wheel contains 9 letters, with one of those letters highlighted in the middle of the wheel. The idea is to create as many words as possible, using the letter in the middle in each word. There is always a 9-letter anagram to find, too! Aimed Specially at ChildrenWe've made these puzzles specially for kids! The 9 letter anagrams are all words that children will recognise, unlike the puzzles you find in newspapers. The targets we provide are age appropriate too, and the suggested words in the back of the book are all from a children's vocabulary - nothing obscure! Fun For All The FamilyAlthough we made this book for kids, that's not to say that all ages can't join in! Children as young as 4-5 will enjoy hunting for simple words. Kids of 8-12 will enjoy challenging themselves and their friends. Even teens can get involved! And of course word wheel puzzles are perfect for seniors too.

"This is a beautifully well done crochet book. The Nutcracker story is told with each vignette, introducing a different character or accessory to craft. I would highly recommend adding this to your collection." — Fit2BTiedLifeExperience the enduring charms of the holiday classic in an entirely different way! This version of the beloved tale is illustrated with full-color images of crocheted characters. Each chapter of the adventure ― from the Christmas Eve party to the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King to the visit to Toyland and beyond ― features complete instructions for crocheting charming representations of the story's personalities and props.Twelve easy-to-follow patterns depict Marie and her Nutcracker, the Mouse King, the enchanted clock, a Christmas tree surrounded by wrapped gifts, and other festive figures. Well-illustrated instructions specify yarn colors, materials, gauge, and abbreviations for stitches; a Techniques section offers guidance to crocheters. All patterns specify yarns that are readily available in craft stores. The ideal gifts for all Nutcracker enthusiasts, these amigurumi figures are keepsake treasures that will brighten every holiday season

You’ve seen it everywhere: Adults are solving them in newspapers; kids are downloading them from the Internet; people are buying books of them and solving them cover-to-cover. No, they’re not crossword puzzles! It’s Sudoku, the logic game that America is learning to love. All you have to do is fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every box contains the numbers 1 through 9. Can you do it? And once you start, can you stop?

A too-young queen. An empire on the brink. And the alluring, dark prophet who could save her... or destroy everything.Russalka is a proud empire, frozen and vast, protected for centuries by a royal family who works miracles from the saints. But rebellion stirs in the streets, and its war-hungry neighbors threaten to invade. The young princess Katza has been tormented by visions of her bloodied hands destroying Russalka—a clear message from the saints that she must never rule. So when tragedy places her next in line to the throne, Katza fears their warnings are on the verge of coming true.Then she meets Ravin, a mysterious young prophet with visions of his own: visions of Katza as a regal empress with unimaginable power. All she has to do is seize upon the holy magic of her bloodline. But the more Ravin whispers in her ear, the more Katza begins to wonder whether he has her best interests at heart. With revolution boiling over and war looming at the border, the greatest threat to Russalka may be Katza herself.

Who would think you can have so much fun with one little book!Spark conversation with friends, family and classmates with this hilarious and thought-provoking game book!Read aloud the questions and challenge the others - you may be surprised how they answer! Good clean humor for happy parents and teachersNo winners or losers with this game - just great shared entertainment and memoriesFun for your road trip, family dinner or games night, party, classroom or just a rainy afternoonBoosts confidence, vocabulary, thinking and conversation skillsIncludes bonus quick-fire either/or questionsA good mixture of questions from silly scenarious to challenging moral dilemnas!Fun for the whole family and great for all ages. Whether you are a 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old, teenager or adult there is a challenging question in here that will have you giggling and scratching your head as you work out how to answer!Teachers: We've designed this book with 2 illustrated "cards" on every page, perfect for giving the kids as ice-breakers or "get to know you" activities, time-fillers or even writing assignments and story-starters.This book makes a great birthday or Christmas gift or stocking stuffer. Every child needs one and every family should have one on their bookshelf! Grab your copy now, enjoy and have fun!

An empty mind is a safe mind. Yulia's father always taught her to hide her thoughts and control her emotions to survive the harsh realities of Soviet Russia. But when she's captured by the KGB and forced to work as a psychic spy with a mission to undermine the U.S. space program, she's thrust into a world of suspicion, deceit, and horrifying power. Yulia quickly realizes she can trust no one--not her KGB superiors or the other operatives vying for her attention--and must rely on her own wits and skills to survive in this world where no SEKRET can stay hidden for long.