Books published by publisher Hamlyn

Every child loves dressing up, but up until now making the costumes kids want has been both time consuming and difficult. No longer! Designed for children three to eight years old, these 30 costumes require little or no sewing, and feature interchangeable parts, such as wings, boots, tunics, and hoods for endless variations. Many require less than two hours to complete, and kids themselves can participate in their creation. Alongside suggestions for themed parties, there are costume ideas for every event and holiday, such as the Halloween Wizard, an adorable Black Cat, and a fanciful Christmas Angel, as well as outfits for anytime play such as a funny Scarecrow, Fluttery Butterfly, and Buzzy Bumble Bee.

Kids will love making these gifts—and everyone else will love receiving them! This sequel to the extremely popular Crafts for Kids will keep youngsters happily occupied creating a wide selection of fun, graded, and easy-to-follow projects. Divided into six themed chapters—Home, Stationery, Scented, Garden, Accessories, and Edible Treats—it gives children the chance to try their hands at a variety of techniques, including salt dough, clay, and paper and candle making. And the 50 items, which range from a jaunty pirate fridge magnet to a heart-shaped fragrant sachet, are so adorable that young crafters may not want to give them away!

Creative Crafts for Kids brings together an inspiring collection of more than an hundred fun, absorbing ideas to keep the kids busy for hours on end. This imaginative selection includes things to make and to bake for every possible occasion. There are gifts to make for family and friends as well as ideas for costumes and seasonal decorations for the home. Rainy day projects will take the pressure off parents!All the projects have colorful, clear, easy-to-follow instructions suitable for girls and boys from two to ten.

Whether you're looking for riotous outdoor fun or a calm indoor activity, this game book s hours of entertainment. With a wide range of brilliant ideas for one or more children The Best-Ever Kids Games is perfect for every occasion, rainy days, parties, family outings, holidays and journeys. It contains more than 500 boredom-beating ideas for all ages from tots to teens including old-favorites as well as less well-known games. There are quiet and energetic games to play alone, with a friend or in a group or team, from card games, drawing games, memory games, puzzles and brainteasers to ball games, party games, beach games, back-yard games and singing games. Easy-to-follow instructions and at-a-glance guide to players and what you will need, make the book accessible to both parents and children.