Books published by publisher Ryland Peters

In this mouthwatering new book, bestselling author Louise Pickford brings you more than 100 fabulous smoothie recipes, explaing the health benefits of each recipe, with nutritional information about some of the key ingredients. Start with a Breakfast Smoothie to get you going or sip on a refreshing Fruit Frappe in the afternoon sun. If you're on a health kick try a vitamin-packed Vegetable Juice. A chapter on Dairy Smoothies and Shakes is a sophisticated update on the milkshake while Dairy-free Smoothies offer plenty of variety for those who wich to avoid cow's milk. Low-fat Smoothie ideas range from Watermelon and Pear Frothy to exotic Rhubarb, Yogurt, and Rosewater Smoothie. Finally, Louise offers indulgent Smoothies--they're too good to keep for special occasions! *With over 100 delicious recipes for smoothies, frappes, shakes, juices, and more, her's a refreshing drink for every occasion. *Tempting photography by Ian Wallace.

Get kids into the kitchen whipping up gorgeous treats, cakes, party food, and edible decorations for the holiday season. Annie Rigg brings festive cheer to the kitchen with more than 50 recipes from around the world—all simple enough for children under 11 to make with minimum help from Muom or Dad. Little Treats & Gifts are for giving to friends, teachers, and family. Everyone loves a box of homemade 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 kids help with the Party Food, such as Pumpkin Soup and Christmas Morning Pancakes. • Suitable for kids under the age of 11 with a little help from an adult. • Part of the bestselling series which includes Cooking with Kids and Christmas Crafting with Kids. • Fantastic photography by Lisa Linder. • Annie Rigg is also the author of Birthday Cakes with Kids and Decorating Cupcakes, Cakes, & Cookies for Ryland Peters & Small.

Making jewellery and accessories is a great way for kids to express themselves - and is also a fun and creative way to introduce them to new skills. The 35 colourful projects in this book will let kids' imaginations run wild, and they will be so proud to wear what they have made - or give it as a gift. The book is divided into 3 sections: in Brilliant Beads kids will lear n how to thread beads and buttons of all sizes, plait friendship bracelets, and create pretty pendants from wire and beads. Fabric Fashions introduces sewing and cutting skills: kids will enjoy sewing a cupcake brooch or felt flower pendant; creating a bracelet from pom poms; and making their own tassel bag charm from fabric scraps. And in Modelling Magic card and felt are used to make a funky dinosaur badge; beads, brooches and hair clips are all created from colourful clay; and belts are decorated with hand-made buttons. With easily-achievable projects to suit a whole range of abilities for children from 3 years and upwards, and with simple step-by-step instructions, children will love crafting their own jewellery creations.

From nursery rhymes to the bathtub, ducks play an important role in any child's life. But the love of ducks isn't just limited to children! In Sophie Bevan's "Duck's at Play", you'll meet exotic breeds shaking their tail feathers, farmyard favourites waddling their stuff, and fall in love with fluffy ducklings taking their first dip in the pond. This is the perfect gift for anyone who's quackers about ducks!

25 delightful projects for any occasion to keep your little one looking good and feeling great. Designer Rob Merrett brings you a unique and charming collection of children's clothes that you'll love to make. With 25 projects, incorporating over 40 items, there is sure to be the perfect outfit for your child at a fraction of the price of mass-produced, store-bought clothes. Cute Clothes for Kids is split into three chapters, with each one clearly explaining, step by step, how to make practical yet fashionable garments. You will find robust romper suits and sundresses with traditional nursery motifs in the first chapter, which is for newborns and babies up to nine months old. Chapter two features a selection of hooded sweatshirts, shorts and summer dresses, all ideal for more active children up to three years old. The final chapter, aimed at children from three to five years old, will delight girls and boys alike with pretty dresses and comfortable jackets. Pull-out sheets containing all the full-size patterns and templates you need to complete the projects are included, and each pattern comes in three different sizes. There is also an extensive techniques section, which is a great resource for a beginner and a handy aide-memoire for more experienced stitchers.

With a little ingenuity and imagination, it is possible to throw a memorable party for your child without breaking the bank … or having a nervous breakdown! The book starts with an in-depth look at a variety of age-appropriate party themes, complete with ideas for decorations and costumes. There is an invaluable party plan for each age group, listing all you need to ensure that your event goes well. Following this are chapters focusing on party games, party bags and invitations. Children’s Parties concludes with a chapter of delicious recipes by Caroline Marson. Here you’ll find ideas for barbecues, picnics and traditional tea parties, as well as magical birthday cakes.

Kids love to cook and time spent with them in the kitchen can be huge fun. Weighing ingredients, stirring mixtures and rolling out dough are all absorbing tasks for any child. Linda Collister's "Baking with Kids" is the ideal book for any parent who is keen to teach their kids all about food and interest them in cooking from an early age. Teatime Favourites are the perfect place for budding chefs to start. Help the kids master delicious Cherry Berry Buns or Three Chocolate Cookies. With Linda's expert help and your supervision they can move on to the Big Bakes such as Fresh Raspberry Streusel or a Peanut Butter Cake. Breads is full of fantastic ideas for freshly-baked rolls and loaves. Help your children discover the pleasure of bread making with No-Knead Cheese Bread or Sun-dried Tomato Rolls. Savoury Snacks has a selection of tasty recipes - encourage the kids to make Giant Cheese Straws rather than snack on potato crisps. Puddings are a treat for the whole family so let the kids help out by making Ricotta Cheesecake or everyone's favourite, Sticky Toffee Pudding. *Linda's clear, step-by-step recipes are written for children and the point at which an adult's help is needed is clearly given. *Baking with Kids will help you show your children how to cook good food, how to appreciate it and, above all, that baking is fun! *Photography by Polly Wreford.

An unique interactive journal especially designed for girls up to 12 years old. This colorful, funky guided journal is a special place for girls to record all the details of their lives so far. Inspiring, thought-provoking questions, both light-hearted and more serious, encourage the reader to record and reflect on their secrets, hopes, dreams, worries, and ambitions. A sturdy storage pocket at the back of the journal is designed to hold mementos and photos. • Encourages girls to write down their thoughts and get used to exploring their feelings and expressing themselves in writing. • Cute, colorful, and funky illustrations by Rachel Merriman, guaranteed to appeal to any girl of this age.