Books in Better Homes series

A reprint of the first edition of Red Plaid just for kids from 1955.Original, vintage illustrations and full-color photos—more than 300 in all—reprinted with the nostalgic patina of a gently aged classic.The book has a practical side too! Easy-to-use tabbed chapters and more than 100 recipes including beverages, breads and sandwiches, candy and cookies, desserts, main dishes, and vegetables and sides.This fun heirloom gift is perfect to give to children who are just beginning to cook—the new “Hostesses & Hosts of tomorrow.”

Unlike other children’s books, this one talks to kids, not their parents. Vibrant copy and zany illustrations will excite them about digging in the dirt, planting, making special projects, and loving nature.38 kid-tested and kid-approved projects for young gardeners ages 6-14.More than 50 illustrations energize the book.Every page piques kids’ curiosity about plants and sparks their creativity.Primer on tools, identification of plant parts, and simple vocabulary.Easy-to-follow format makes gardening doable.All projects include materials that can easily be found around the house.Teaches how to create garden spaces from a recycled pop bottle planter to a raised garden bed.Long-term projects are paired with short-term crafts.Step-by-step instructions and illustrations, plus color photographs of finished projects.Features children’s gardens from the American Horticultural Society and Garden Clubs of America.

Highlights 21 homes of product designers, interior designers, photostylists, and shopkeepers. This inspirational book is filled with the newest ideas and pro tips to create personal style using color, furniture, accessories, and fabrics. Ideas for styles, from clean contemporary to relaxed Tuscan and more.Shows quick ways to get ready for guests plus 12 weekend ideas to freshen homes.Includes source lists to get "the look" with must-have fabrics, antiques, and accessories.

Colorful and imaginative ideas inspire young girls Tips on selecting paper, designing page layouts, and using memorabilia carefully guide scrapbookers to highlight personalized memoriesScrapbook basics, including how to capture an event and crop a photo, give novice scrapbookers confidence Ideas and layout tips for page designs and themes, plus dazzling color combinations to spark ideas for young scrapbookers

More than 48 creative crafts projects for kids ages 7-14.200 full-color photographs include step-by-step photographs to guide children to successful completion of each project.Projects include wearables, gifts, dolls and puppets, painting projects, and paper projects.Tips, techniques, and fun, yet educational, trivia information about each project are included.Each project is fun to make and has been kid-tested.Materials for each project are easy-to-find and inexpensive.Special tips provided for each project. Copy highlighted in red if adult help is required.More than 40 colorful and easy-to-use patterns.

Features decorating ideas, design principles, and a wealth of sidebar information.Includes an innovative chapter on how to design a bedroom to grow with a child – from purchasing furniture to color schemes.Teaches readers how to incorporate their children’s ideas into the planning and decorating process.Contains expert advice to ensure readers can easily execute any of the projects.

Enjoy the free, creative spirits of children 3 to 8 years old with Crafts for Little Kids. This is the book for parents, grandparents, day-care providers, teachers, and anyone else who wants to invest in quality time with little ones.Spark creativity with interactive projects from the industry’s best child-craft designers:How-to for youngstersHands-on adviceAdaptable to any budgetInspire individuality with imaginative ideas:Design with “found” objectsCreate new uses for favorite motifsPersonalize with colors and patternsShare the joy of crafting with kid-tested projects guaranteed to please:Choose fun materialsLearn the basicsUse your imagination

Easy, step-by-step instructions and inspiring photos guide girls from start to finishBags, pillows, room accessories, gifts, games, hats, and clothing keep girls creating cool craftsProjects for special areas in any girl’s life—her room, pet, friends, family, and herself—that are personalized self expressionsTips on techniques to try, including tie-dye, beading, painting, simple sewing, and stenciling, offer variety