Books published by publisher Lark Books

Amish Knit & Crochet Circle: Smicksburg Tales 5, consist of 8 episodes along with 8 thrifty recipes that Granny shares with the new outreach at the Smicksburg Baptist Church. But this gives Granny time to get involved Amish women in need. The Punxsutawney Amish cell phone kerfuffle is in full swing. Clara and Jacob move down to Smicksburg, hoping their kin will follow a narrower path. Melvin wants a cell phone in his variety store sending Fannie into a tizzy. Would Melvin expect her to move to Punsxy? NEVER! A very homesick Ella visits from New York, a rift in her marriage and soul. Widow Sarah comes to visit her cousin, wrapped in a crocheted black shawl, as fancy as she dare make it, and has the women in Granny's circle hankering to crochet. Sarah's more than willing to stick around chatting with Jonas over her wayward son. Can Jeb's new C.S. Lewis reading circle help young Samuel believe in a loving God? Denny and Becca have many decisions to make after his baptism. Will these teen lovebirds tie the knot?But how can Becca think of getting married with her dad so ill? Smicksburg Tales is a continuing short story serial which started in 2011 and is still in full swing. After 8 episodes are written they are combined into 300+ page novels. If you like the "old-fashioned serials" as many readers do, look for the books in episodes. To start at the very beginning, when Granny starts the knitting circle, look for Amish Knitting Circle: Episode 1 ~ Beginnings. Each episode is approximately 40 pages and only 99 cents. If you prefer reading in long novel format, the books are in the following order: Amish Knitting Circle: Smicksburg Tales 1 Amish Friends Knitting Circle: Smicksburg Tales 2 Amish Knit Lit Circle: Smicksburg Tales 3 Amish Knit & Stitch Circle: Smicksburg Tales 4 Amish Knit & Crochet Circle: Smicksburg Tales 5

What could be more entertaining than grossing out parents with a homemade batch of disgusting, runny slime? These 50 irresistible experiments, explained in terms that children will appreciate, show how enjoyable science can be. All the activities appear on colorful, illustrated spreads with an engaging cast of kid characters who show how the science fun is done. Most of the experiments use ordinary household materials, and they provide some cool visual and tactile effects.

Sometimes art can seem intimidating to kids—but collage, with its layering of already-existing images and materials, feels like something they can master. With this exciting new entry in Lark’s My Very Favorite Art Book series, readers aged five and up will have a blast learning basic techniques and producing fabulous finished pieces. Young artists will get creative as they cut out facial features from magazines and rearrange them in whimsical portraits; weave strips of paper together to form interesting visual patterns; and design a cityscape from geometric shapes. They can even make personalized greeting cards for friends and family. Each finished project is showcased in a full-page photo or illustration—and because the text is kept to a minimum, even pre-readers can follow along.

Sneezing! Stuffy! Ears a-pop!And from your nose, a drippy-dropSuch green and slimy yucky glop!Can anybody make it stop? It’s one thing when a toy breaks—but what about when a part of you isn’t working right? This delightful, involving sequel to The Boo Boo Book cures children’s fears when they’re sick, and explains exactly what’s going on with their bodies. The rhyming text and colorfully-designed interactive pages are just so much fun that kids won’t focus on how bad they feel, but on why they’ll soon get better. They’ll lift a sheet of transparent pink plastic to cure pink eye; slide the mercury in a thermometer to take a temperature; and touch the embossed sneeze spray. From runny noses to rashes, earaches to stomachaches, a host of typical children’s ailments are all illustrated and described.

New in PaperIt's coming sooner than you think--the time to prepare for the next science fair! For projects, for presentation, for blue-ribbon winning ideas, there's no better place to come than here. From thinking of a unique science fair experiment to putting fabulous finishing touches on the display, this cool collection of smart and illustrated projects gives budding scientists everything they need to put together a winner--and have fun doing it, too. Kids have seen all the tricks, and they're tired of science fair books that show them (yawn) how to make the "been there, done that" volcano or another boring model of the solar system. Here are experiments they really want to do, on subjects such as slime, magic sand, video games, mummies, dog germs, horoscopes, bicycles, and more. The whole science fair experience is broken down into small, manageable steps, so youngsters won't feel overwhelmed. All safety precautions are taken, with notes on parental supervision, when necessary.

Will my hot chocolate cool down faster if I add the cold milk now or later? Will ketchup flow faster if it's stirred first? Taking first place in the science fair has never been so much fun! These biology, chemistry, and physics experiments, devised by a real scientist and former high school chemistry teacher, really rock. That's because each activity answers questions that actually fascinate kids--whether they're exploring the laws of motion by smashing eggs against a wall, learning how to use diapers to prevent fire, or going "Supersonic" as they measure the speed of sound. Also, there's great advice on designing your own experiments, catching errors that could affect the results; and presenting the project so that it will impress the judges.

Ellis offers a clear introduction to techniques children can use to create a variety of projects. There’s lots of fun to be had here, and it’s refreshing to see attractive finished products that look like youngsters have actually made them.”—Booklist. “Appealing...Ellis provides clear directions, uses simple procedures, suggests inexpensive tools, and usually offers several photo examples of completed projects....Imaginative pieces.”—School Library Journal.Give a child a ball of clay, and hours of creative fun are sure to follow. From coiled goblets and elegant vases (with impressions of real leaves) to slab-rolled lanterns with cutout shapes, kids can make so many fantastic things. Every one of the 26 projects, shown in color how-to photographs and whimsical illustrations, is visually captivating. Help youngsters set up their own “artist’s studio” and experience the pleasure of creating fabulous ceramics from scratch. You won’t even need a kiln, because there’s advice on finding places to fire the clay—plus all the basics on tools and materials. Hand-building techniques include pinching, coiling, slab-making, and press molding; children will even learn how to shape clay around an inflated balloon. “Clay Clues” answer common trouble-shooting questions, and a gallery of ceramics by real kids offers inspiration. From the beginning stages of creation to the final firing, these projects rock.

Kids love comic strips and now they can devise their own imaginative illustrations and stories with the help of a professional artist who designs for the Cartoon Network. He provides advice on the basic tools and materials; demonstrates how to construct bodies and faces; explains how to come up with appealing characters and build an ensemble cast; and provides ideas for fine-tuning the finished work with proper inking techniques, shading, and color use. There are loads of practical tips and hands-on activities to hone technique, along with tutorials on writing jokes. Plus, Roche gives the low-down on the big business of comic strips, including suggestions for getting published. To top it off, readers watch as the author produces a brand-new strip, from start to finish.

Artist David Diehl hits one right out of the ballpark for toddlers! Young sports enthusiasts—and adults, too—can celebrate America’s national pastime one word and image at a time. Whether it’s a batter hitting a “home run,” a “player” sliding across the plate, or a “pitcher” winding up for a strike, Diehl’s energetic and lively pictures convey the spirit of baseball. .