Books published by publisher Ryland Peters

Kids love crafting, and paper-based crafts are particularly popular, as they require no specialist equipment or hard-to-find craft supplies - just this exciting new book and some paper, scissors and glue! Paper Scissors Glue is divided into four vibrant sections containing 45 funky projects. Cutting features decoupage, collage-making and mosaics. Folding contains simple origami projects as well as cute hanging mobiles and classic paper planes, hats and fans. Printing and Painting includes paper-plate masks, treasure maps and marbling paper. And Modelling contains a papier-mache pig, doll's house furniture and a supersonic cardboard space rocket! Every project can be completed in four steps - just follow the simple instructions and you can't go wrong!

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.

Be kind to yourself: get rid of negative energy and damaging habits and purify mind, body, and soul. In Detox For Life, Josephine Collins shows you how to be the best that you can be. Her sensible advice will help you make wise choices for improving your entire well-being - from the way you think to the way you look and feel. Divided into four chapters - Mind, Body, Relationships, and Space - the book takes a practical approach to resolving the stresses of modern living; with beautiful photography by Polly Wreford. A bestseller in hardback, now in flapped paperback. Each chapter has a choice of step-by-step detox programs.

Bending over backwards to keep the kids entertained? Well, struggle no more - teach your children the wonders of sewing with this easy-to-follow guide. Kids love to make things, so why not get them stitching animals, dolls, fancy-dress outfits, bags, jewellery and more? Crafting expert and mother of two Emma Hardy guides you through all the fundamentals of sewing with clear step-by-step instructions that will help little ones to learn while at the same time having fun. And once the basics have been mastered, a whole world of crafting possibilities will be unlocked. With 35 simple projects for boys and girls, each one designed specifically to help children learn to sew, this is the perfect book for beating boredom and entertaining little ones in a naturally inventive way.

Get your kids folding, snipping, and sticking with "Paper Scissors Glue". Kids love crafting, and paper-based crafts are particularly popular, as they require no specialist equipment or hard-to-find craft supplies - just this exciting new book and some paper, scissors and glue! "Paper Scissors Glue" is divided into four vibrant sections containing 45 funky projects. Cutting features decoupage, collage-making and mosaics. Folding contains simple origami projects as well as cute hanging mobiles and classic paper planes, hats and fans. Printing and Painting includes paper-plate masks, treasure maps and marbling paper. And Modelling contains a papier-mache piggy bank, doll's house furniture and a supersonic cardboard space rocket! Every project can be completed in four steps - just follow the simple instructions and you can't go wrong!

Children find gardening fun and fascinating—it’s wonderful to witness the pride and amazement they feel when they produce their own juicy tomatoes or sky-high sunflowers. Gardening with Kids is packed with fun and interesting projects for both boys and girls. There are appealing ideas for growing flowers, fruit, and vegetables from seed or bulb as well as a multitude of fun garden-related crafts that kids will love, including decorating plant pots, making a bird bath or a nesting box, and pressing flowers. Just follow the simple instructions and step-by-step photography, and you can't go wrong.

Turn every baking occasion into a celebration of all your favorite animals, with over 45 delicious recipes for animal-themed cakes, cookies, and more! Take a walk on the wild side of baking with this stunning collection of recipes that are baked or decorated in the shape of a whole host of furry friends. From bunny-shaped biscuits to enjoy at Easter, to a fabulous flamingo cake fit for any child’s (or big-kid’s!) birthday, each recipe is fun to create and tasty to eat. At the beginning of the book you’ll find all the basic recipes you need for your animal bakes and, together with must-know decorating tips, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the designs for every cute critter. Each chapter is then separated by a different theme. “A Day at the Zoo” features a Smiling Sloth cake. “Garden Critters” welcomes a Buzzing Bee Hive into your kitchen, while in “Perfect Pets” you’ll find an Adorable Pug. Head “On the Farm” for a No-Drama Llama cake or Fluffy Sheep gingerbread and, then, grab your magic whisk for “Fantastical Creatures” where you’ll summon rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes and a Bubbly Narwhal. Each bake is sure to be the cute and creative center of every party!

Get children into the kitchen and whipping up gorgeous treats, cakes, party food and edible decorations for the Christmas season. Annie Rigg brings festive cheer to the kitchen with more than 50 recipes from around the world - all simple enough for children under eleven to make with minimum help from Mum or Dad. "Little Treats & Gifts" are for giving to friends, teachers and family. Everyone loves a box of home-made fudge or chocolate truffles. What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by getting the kids to make their own Edible Decorations? Snowflake cookies and popcorn garlands will look great on the Christmas tree. Cakes & Desserts like marble cake and fruit jellies will impress everyone at the dinner table and when guests are coming round, let the children help with the Party Food, such as pumpkin soup and Christmas morning pancakes.

Get your kids snipping, threading and stitching with Felt Button Bead. Kids love crafting, and fabric-based crafts are particularly good, as many of the items needed can be found around the house - odd socks, fabric remnants and outgrown school uniforms will all come in handy. Felt Button Bead is divided into four vibrant sections containing 40 funky projects. Toys and Games features sock glove-puppets and a roll-up draughts set. Gifts contains dozens of great gift ideas, including hand-print tea towels, a glasses case and a patchwork cushion. Clothing includes funky gear such as decorated jeans and customized t-shirts for girls and boys. Finally, Accessories includes felt flower badges, jewellery, and a trendy denim 'jeans' shoulder bag. Every project can be completed in four or eight steps - just follow the instructions and you can't go wrong!