Books published by publisher Ryland Peters

Encourage kids to get in touch with their creative side with this fun-packed book. Full of inspiring rainy-day activities, here you'll find an exciting range of creative alternatives to endless hours in front of the computer or TV screen. All the classic crafting techniques are covered, from printing to jewellery-making, sewing, decoupage, modelling, stencilling and much more along the way. Every project can be completed using readily available materials, so just follow the step-by-step instructions. The Rainy Day Book of Things to Make and Do features more than 56 fun and inspiring projects designed especially to appeal to boys and girls aged between 3 and 10 years. Each section is crammed full of colourful ideas for cool crafting activities, including Top Toys, Great Gifts, Dazzling Decorations, Funky Fashions and other activities that are sure to keep kids entertained on rainy days.

Encourage your kids to get in touch with their creative side with What Shall We Do Today? For children, the experience of creating is every bit as important as the end result. Crafting will fire their imaginations and offers an inspiring alternative to endless hours in front of the computer of TV screen. What Shall We Do Today? is packed with more than 50 colourful, fun, and imaginative projects designed for boys and girls aged between 3-12 years. The book is arranged by season, and each section is crammed full of vibrant, appealing ideas for fun crafting activities, great gifts, and pretty decorations. Every project can be completed using readily available materials--just follow the step-by-step instructions and you can't go wrong. * More than 60 funky and imaginative projects that will tempt kids away from the TV and keep them entertained during school breaks. *Easy, fun projects invite kids to create independently as well as alongside adults.*Vibrantly illustrated step-by-step projects utilize materials that are likely to be found around the house.

A practical handbook designed to introduce youngster to the world of horticulture as its explains how to select and prepare a site, choose plants from the local garden center, grow plants from seeds or bulbs, care for a garden, and more, and features thirty-five entertaining projects, including a hanging basket, a terrarium, and other garden-related crafts.

The festive season is the perfect time for crafting--getting busy with glue, paper, and scissors will fill kids with anticipation and excitement. Christmas Crafting with Kids is packed with more than 35 fun and imaginative seasonal projects for both boys and girls. There are dozens of achievable ideas for decorations, gifts, cards, and even handmade gift wrapping. Little crafters will enjoy making festive decorations such as paper chains, crackers, and handstitched stockings, as well as perfect gifts like cute snow shakers, decorated photoframes, and delicious chocolate brownies! All the classic crafting techniques are covered, from potato printing to sewing, baking, decoupage,modelling, stencilling, and more. * 35 funky projects clearly illustrated with step-by-step instructions * More than 60,000 copies already sold. * Creative family fun for parents and children alike.

Encourage your kids to get in touch with their creative side with What Shall We Do Today? For children, the experience of creating is every bit as important as the end result. Crafting will fire their imagination and offer an inspiring alternative to endless hours in front of the computer or TV screen. What Shall We Do Today? is packed with more than 60 colorful, fun, and imaginative projects designed for boys and girls aged between 3-12 years. The book is arranged by season, and each section is crammed full of vibrant, appealing ideas for fun crafting activities, great gifts and pretty decorations. Every project can be completed using readily available materials - just follow the step-by-step instructions and you can't go wrong.Catherine Woram studied fashion at St Martins School of Art in London, followed by a masters in fashion at the Royal College of Art. She writes for many publications, including the Telegraph magazine, Ideal Home and Prima. Her earlier books include Crafting with Kids, Gardening with Kids, Christmas Crafting with Kids and What Shall we Do Today? and Felt Button Bead, all published by Ryland Peters & Small.

This is an amusingly illustrated book for any boy or girl who likes pirates. Want to sail the high seas? If you want to captain your own ship, this book tells you all you need to know about becoming a pirate. It helps you create pirate accessories, with projects on how to make a hat and eye patch, map, treasure chest and pirate flags. To be a true buccaneer, you also need to brush up on swashbuckling traditions, such as walking the plank, singing seafaring songs and making pirate grub. So, what are you waiting for? It's time for some Jolly Roger adventures!

Christmas is the perfect time for kids to get creative - so let them craft and bake their way to the most magical of Christmases. Catherine Woram's craft projects put busy little hands to work on perfect gifts to give, as well as great ideas for wrapping them and greetings cards to make. Kids can deck the halls with colourful garlands and make a stocking to hang up for Santa! Annie Rigg's tasty Christmas treats - from Marshmallow Snowmen to Coconut Ice - are perfect for giving as gifts, if they last that long! Irresistible edible decorations include snowflake cookies to hang on the tree and an adorable gingerbread house, while party foods will help get the festivities underway. Including over 60 exciting festive projects, which are suitable for children from ages 3 up to 11, this is the perfect guide to introducing kids to a world of exciting homemade Christmas crafts. Catherine Woram studied fashion at St Martins School of Art in London, followed by a masters in fashion at the Royal College of Art. She writes for many publications, including the Telegraph magazine, Ideal Home and Prima. Annie Rigg is an experienced freelance food stylist and writer. She has worked on numerous books and best-selling magazines, such as Sainsbury's Magazine, Olive, Delicious, Country Living and Good Food Magazine. She has worked with a number of top chefs, and used to cook for world-famous singers and bands on tour, including Tom Jones, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones.

Always wanted thick, luscious locks or beautiful, clear skin? Beauty Foods is filled with recipes you can make at home that are specifically designed to feed your body with all the nutrients it needs to glow. Beauty Foods offers a no-nonsense approach to eating clean for body and mind to get you looking and feeling great. YouTube sensation Caroline Artiss starts with a diagnostic glossary of Beauty Ingredients that highlights the best things to feature in your daily food regime. Did you know, for example, that eating beets can help prevent premature aging? Or that the vitamin E found in hazelnuts can hydrate skin and reduce fine lines? Caroline offers a selection of fresh and inventive recipes using everyday ingredients as well as superfoods, giving advice on the beauty benefits of the ingredients. From an Avocado Smoothie to Chia Chimichurri Steak, Ancient Grain Crackers to Blueberry Crumble Pots, look no further for delicious recipes that do you good.