Animal Things to Make and Do

by Rebecca Gilpin

Published 27 February 2009
Part of 'Usborne Activities' series, this title includes activities such as hanging monkeys, a greedy mice collage and muddy hippos.

This new reduced edition of one of the titles in the hugely popular "Things to Make and Do" series is packed with amazing wizardy things to make and do. Budding wizards will find a multitude of enchanting activities in this book that are sure to keep their imaginations occupied, including black cats, warty toads, a bubbling cauldron collage, a starry pointed hat, the essential magic wand and a glittery chain of spooky spells. Every activity is clearly and vividly illustrated with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and large photographs of the end result. It contains over a hundred silver stickers that can be added to the activities contained in this book or used to create original scenes of magic and sorcery.

This is a collection of twenty earth and pocket-friendly projects including cardboard tube people, plastic bag beads and paper gift-bags, made from recycled materials found at home. It contains tips on safely recycling materials including how to strip a plastic wire, paint over patterned cardboard and cut a cardboard tube. It is illustrated with clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

This title includes lots of brilliant and original ideas for things to make with paper, including a fairytale castle picture, pop-up cards, paper gliders and masks, and fabulous flowers and paper chains. It provides quick and easy projects using materials found at home with clear step-by-step instructions. It offers two pages of colourful stickers for adding special effects.

This title features 50 original activities including fairy wings, sparkly tiaras and paper lanterns. Every page contains a separate activity which has clear, step-by-step instructions.

Fairy Things to Make & Do

by Rebecca Gilpin

Published 29 August 2003
This delightful book contains will stimulate the imagination of every fairy-loving child. It is packed full of activities to make including fairy wings, a sparkly wand, twinkling tiaras and funky fairies. There is also lots of inspiration for paintings, collages, cards and drawings. All the activities are explained with simple step-by-step illustrations and instructions. It contains over 200 silver stickers to add to the things that you make.

WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard. Seventeen simple and fun dinosaur-themed activities, with over 400 prehistoric stickers to decorate the projects. Activities include a cardboard stand-up stegosaurus, hatching tissue paper dinosaur eggs and a spiky dinosaur collage. Each activity is clearly illustrated with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

A swashbuckling new edition in the phenomenally successful "Usborne Activities" series, this fun-filled book is perfect for boys and girls who yearn for a life on the ocean wave! It is packed with piratey projects such as pirate finger-puppets, a booty-filled treasure chest and a pirate ship painting. It also features dressing-up ideas including a pirate hat, eye-patch, sword and telescope.

Simple craft projects which can all be completed using only the most readily-available household items.

This is a brand new addition to the best-selling "Usborne Activities" series. It is perfect for gung ho gladiators, striving centurions and aspiring Caesars, these Roman themed activities, including a soldier's shield and sword, will keep kids amused for hours. Every activity is clearly and vividly illustrated in an appealing and colourful style, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. It contains information boxes on each page with interesting facts about the Romans.

The classic Usborne Things to Make and Do series, now revamped for a new generation.

17 football-related activities including a 3D penalty shoot-out, footballer finger puppets and league charts with slot-in football shirts for each team. Every activity is clearly illustrated in an appealing and colourful style, with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

"Things for girls to make and do".

Enter the magical realms of knights and castles in this terrific title in the popular "Usborne Activities" series. This inspiring book is packed with wonderful activities, including a knight's helmet and a royal shield to make, a colourful jousting collage and a simple castle siege painting. Every activity is illustrated in a clear and colourful style, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. It contains over 250 stickers that can be added to the activities from the book or used to create original scenes of chivalry, chainmail and castles.

Things to make for Mums

by Rebecca Gilpin

Published 1 February 2013
Packed full of ideas for handmade presents to show mum how special she is, whatever the occasion. With 16 beautiful projects to choose from, including lovely cards, thoughtful paintings, paper flowers and decorated cakes. With clear, step-by-step instructions ensuring gifts that will be treasured every time. Includes two pages of stickers for decorating the creations.

Helping little princesses everywhere create a wide range of sparkly projects, this is a fun-filled new title in the phenomenally successful "Usborne Activities" series. It provides step-by-step instructions that help children make all manner of shiny creations, including a chic handbag, stylish sash, shimmering chandelier and a sparkly tiara. It includes two pages of silver foiled stickers to make creations truly sparkle!