Books with author Matthew Rake

Free your imagination and express yourself through the exciting world of modern art! Sculpt It , a new hands-on kit in the Art Academy series, is the perfect way for aspiring young artists to learn all about modern sculptors and their revolutionary ideas. Sculpt It comes with all of the basic materials they need to get started: clay, acrylic paints, corrugated cardboard, foil, wire and more. A colorful, 48-page book features ten exciting step-by-step projects so that children can create their own modern masterpieces, such as creating a relief sculpture inspired by Matisse, surreal flowers in the style of Dali, or even a Calder-esque mobile!

Join Arthina in her quest to defeat a terrible dragon and rescue a captured prince. Princess Arthina, Knightess of Camalittle, has sworn to protect the kingdom and earned her place at the Square Table with the other knights. Just one little problem: her over-protective parents won’t let her go on any adventures! Things get interesting for Arthina when she discovers that poor Prince Henry of the neighboring kingdom has been kidnapped by a fearsome dragon and she’s the only one that can help. It’s up to Arthina and her trusted horse and best friend, Bolt, to save the day.A Knightess in Shiny Armor is a fun twist on several classic fairy tales and flips gender stereotyping on its head. This short but fast-paced black and white illustrated chapter book will empower children to be unique and think for themselves. Page up and order now.

The ultimate little joke book for kids 6-12 with 400+ jokes. Keep them reading and laughing for hours.“Q: How does a scientist freshen their breath? A: With experi-mints!”This great little book is a collection of 400+ silly kids jokes, knock knock jokes, brain-teasing riddles and tantalizing tongue twisters. All content is clean, 100% child-friendly and most importantly - ACTUALLY funny!There are a few simple black and white illustrations to keep wandering minds interested, while still feeling “grown up”.This book is great for both boys and girls of 6-12.Short, simple and hilariousIdeal as a birthday giftChristmas and stocking stufferRain day and car journey entertainmentGreat for early readers or reluctant readersChildren can sharpen their wit and also strengthen their reading skills, without even realizing it. This simple-to-read book will provide hours of fun and entertainment with friends at school, or at home with the family. They will become joke masters in no time – no more listening to dull or nonsensical jokes!The jokes in this book are short and concise, so they can be memorized quickly and easily. Jokes cover everyday topics such as school, friends, family, animals etc.Page Up and Order Now

The ultimate little joke book for kids 6-12 with 400+ jokes. Keep them reading and laughing for hours.“Q: How does a scientist freshen their breath? A: With experi-mints!”This great little book is a collection of 400+ silly kids jokes, knock knock jokes, brain-teasing riddles and tantalizing tongue twisters. All content is clean, 100% child-friendly and most importantly - ACTUALLY funny!There are a few simple black and white illustrations to keep wandering minds interested, while still feeling “grown up”.This book is great for both boys and girls of 6-12.Short, simple and hilariousIdeal as a birthday giftChristmas and stocking stufferRain day and car journey entertainmentGreat for early readers or reluctant readersChildren can sharpen their wit and also strengthen their reading skills, without even realizing it. This simple-to-read book will provide hours of fun and entertainment with friends at school, or at home with the family. They will become joke masters in no time – no more listening to dull or nonsensical jokes!The jokes in this book are short and concise, so they can be memorized quickly and easily. Jokes cover everyday topics such as school, friends, family, animals etc.Page Up and Order Now

この絵本には楽しい特典がたくさんあります。お子様がこの本を読んだり、絵を見たりして笑っている姿はあなたを笑顔にすること間違いありません！繰り返し読み聞かせをするにも楽しい絵本です。２歳以上のお子様は以下のように本と関わることができます：•押してみたり•振ってみたり•弾いてみたり•叩いてみたり•逆さまにしてみたり絵本が言う通りにしてみましょう…この楽しい本にはびっくりするような特典が盛りだくさんです！家族全員が大好きになる本間違いなし！This picture book has it all. Hearing your child giggling to the words and pictures is sure to bring a smile to your face! You’ll love reading this to them time and time again. There are many ways that children of 2+ can interact with the book. They can:•Press it•Shake it•Flick it•Knock it•Turn it upside downJust do whatever the story says… This cute book is full of surprises and is sure to become an enduring favorite for the whole family.

Young children love to press buttons and make things work. The sense of achievement, the joy of being in control and the ability to make things happen are all part of learning and developing motor skills and helps to feed young imaginations.This colourful and interactive book, Go On, Press It, is perfect for tiny hands and growing minds and will thrill your young child as they find who is behind the door, shake the tree for a rosy apple, blow out candles on a yummy cake or draw shapes with their fingers.There are plenty of colourful activities to complete and each one is different and provides an often unexpected outcome.Packed with vibrant images that children will love and perfect for a rainy day, an evening activity or just for your child to mess around with, Go On, Press It is a book that will provide them with hours of fun and enjoyment every time they open the pages.Get a copy and cultivate their imagination today!

“M is for Meerkat: Meerkats sunbathe in the morning to warm up”Filled with beautiful illustrations, interesting facts and bonus activities, ABC Animal Facts is the perfect picture book to help young children learn the alphabet and simple words.A is for armadillo, B is for badger, C is for camel… each page has a new and interesting animal fact and illustration. The added bonus activities at the end of the book are guaranteed to keep children entertained — they won’t even realize they are learning!Perfect for ages 3+, children will want to read this again and again, which makes ABC Animal Facts ideal for bedtime stories, group reading, or one-on-one with loving parents, grandparents and guardians.Page Up and Order Now

Join Arthina in her quest to defeat a terrible dragon and rescue a captured prince. Princess Arthina, Knightess of Camalittle, has sworn to protect the kingdom and earned her place at the Square Table with the other knights. Just one little problem: her over-protective parents won’t let her go on any adventures! Things get interesting for Arthina when she discovers that poor Prince Henry of the neighboring kingdom has been kidnapped by a fearsome dragon and she’s the only one that can help. It’s up to Arthina and her trusted horse and best friend, Bolt, to save the day.A Knightess in Shiny Armor is a fun twist on several classic fairy tales and flips gender stereotyping on its head. This short but fast-paced black and white illustrated chapter book will empower children to be unique and think for themselves. Page up and order now.