Books with author Vickie Howie

This imaginative picture story contains the message of the first Christmas--"the birth of Jesus--"and the spirit of Christianity--"that we serve Jesus best by caring for others. Christmas in the story is the name of a little dog that goes missing. The title refers both to the search for the dog by his owner and the children in the story, and to the search for the real meaning of Christmas.

'Easy Ways to Christmas Plays' contains three simple yet effective nativity plays suitable for use with groups of mixed ages: Come to my party! The Star who couldn't twinkle Shine your lights! In order to minimise complicated entries and exits for the younger children, each play is designed to allow all the children to stay on stage throughout the performance. All the children are involved in actions, mimes and songs throughout the play, with the speaking parts designed for older children in the group. Each play is preceded by a complete story version of the play, complete with black and white line drawings, designed to be told to the group as an introduction to the play itself. The story is followed by a five-week countdown to the performance, with hints, activities and scripts for each week running up to the performance. Suggested stage positions are included. Photocopy permission is included for the scripts and for all worksheets.

From knitting personality Vickie Howell comes an adorable collection of modern baby knits featuring a fresh new take garter stitch, everyone’s go-to for easy projects. Taking this stitch into new creative territory, Howell—designer, author, Knit Simple® columnist, and host of PBS’ Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell—has created 28 standout garments for boys and girls, including plenty of unisex items. These pieces wow with their inventiveness and modern appeal—including stylish fringed moccasins, a boho hooded poncho, a feathered pom-pom toboggan hat, and a baby Cowichan sweater that grownup knitters will envy!

From the author of the very popular Easy Ways series, these easy-to-stage Christmas plays are for use with groups of 7 to 11-year-olds. Each play is introduced with a story version, followed by games and activities to help children explore it. There are three plays to choose from: 'Have you seen Christmas?', 'The earth looks forward to Christmas' and 'Jump for joy!' Each is designed to explore the wonder and joy of the Christmas period in a way that makes it easy and enjoyable for everyone involved. Contains photocopy permission.

Vickie Howell—host of the DIY Network’s popular Knitty Gritty, cohost of Styleicious, and author of New Knits on the Block—shows teens of all types just how cool knitting can be! One glance at this fun volume (cleverly designed to look like a high school yearbook) will have every teen, from preppies to punks, grabbing for their knitting needles. That’s because Vickie Howell has created something to appeal to every last one of them, whether they’re in the drama club (theater mask hats), celebrating their first car (steering wheel, headrest, and seatbelt cozies), or heading for the track meet (athletic socks). Each hip, urban-styled project represents a different group, event, milestone, or interest; taken as a whole, they truly capture the diversity of the high school experience. Plus, Howell offers “Knitting 101” for beginners, and ranks the projects by difficulty, from “Freshman” for the simplest to “Varsity” for those who enjoy a challenge. With her help, every young knitter will make the grade!

Vickie Howell—host of the DIY Network’s popular Knitty Gritty, cohost of Styleicious, and author of New Knits on the Block—shows teens of all types just how cool knitting can be! One glance at this fun volume (cleverly designed to look like a high school yearbook) will have every teen, from preppies to punks, grabbing for their knitting needles. That’s because Vickie Howell has created something to appeal to every last one of them, whether they’re in the drama club (theater mask hats), celebrating their first car (steering wheel, headrest, and seatbelt cozies), or heading for the track meet (athletic socks). Each hip, urban-styled project represents a different group, event, milestone, or interest; taken as a whole, they truly capture the diversity of the high school experience. Plus, Howell offers “Knitting 101” for beginners, and ranks the projects by difficulty, from “Freshman” for the simplest to “Varsity” for those who enjoy a challenge. With her help, every young knitter will make the grade!

Diary of a Death Angel will challenge your beliefs. What happens when we close our eyes in death? Where do we go? Follow David throughout his life. He can see the Death Angel. Taking a job with the EMS he watches for the Death Angel to escort souls to their eternal homes; wherever wherever they may be going. He is not an Angel of Death! He does cause death, nor does he help anyone to avoid death. He is an escort.