Most Popular Books by Jane Bull

Are we there yet? Kids can say goodbye to boredom with the latest from the incredible craft maven Jane Bull. This collection of activities will make every vacation a blast! Encourages children to use their imaginations wherever they are Features simple projects and step-by-step instructions The perfect way to keep children busy before, during and after the vacationJane Bull has written many children’s books and was one of the original designers of the DK Eyewitness series. Bull’s other creations for DK include, The Rainy Day Activity Book, The Outdoor Activity Book, The Halloween Book, The Baking Book, and The Magic Book.

Help your child turn trash into treasure with craft and activity expert Jane Bull There''s no need for fancy materials: 101 crafty step-by-step projects will have your child turning humble household rubbish into amazing treasures. Create jewellery from paper, flower pots from plastic bottles, and shoulder bags from old jeans! Make It! is packed with facts on earth''s natural resources and tips on recycling, too. From picture-frame collages to totally unique shadow boxes, this book has everything a creative child needs to find fun in every corner of his own home. Jane Bull was one of the creators of DK''s renowned Eyewitness series, and has written numerous crafts books for children, including Christmas Activity Book, Garden Activity Book, Cooking Activity Book, Halloween Activity Book,and many more.

Packed with more than 30 inspiring ideas, from fat felt cats, to dangly octopuses and zany pom-pom pals, Crafty Creatures and author Jane Bull help you create your own world of colorful, cuddly animals, as well as phone pouches, purses, jewelry, and more! With helpful templates and patterns alongside basic sewing techniques, Crafty Creatures includes simple step-by-step instructions with detailed photographs to make sure everyone can accomplish any project in the book. 2014 National Parenting Publications Silver Award Winner

The latest in Jane Bull''s successful series of craft titles, Get Set, Sew is a clear, fun, and fresh introduction to sewing on a machine. Jane''s friendly jargon-free instructions and step-by-step photos will walk you through everything you need to know to get to grips with your machine. Newly learned skills can then be put to the test with 20 creative and original projects to make--from bags and accessories to cushions and toys.

Perform incredible vanishing tricks in front of an astonished audience Create potions that fizz, hiss, bubble, and bang Amaze friends with your astounding mind-reading powers Conjure up an enchanted bag A bewitching brew of extraordinary illusions and magical marvels

In the exemplary Jane Bull style, Stitch-by-Stitch serves up a collection of exciting new projects and provides a great introduction to the traditional needlecrafts and useful sewing skills of yesteryear. The eBook covers all the essential subjects - from embroidery, needlepoint, and knitting, to crochet, appliqué, patchwork, and dressmaking - and brings them right up-to-date with lots of fresh new ideas. Children learn the basics, from threading a needle through to measuring fabric and sewing a seam. They create their sewing box before being introduced to all the core kit, tools, and equipment. Stitch-by-Stitch reveals what to use, when, and how, and introduces the idea of recycling (or "upcycling") old clothes and home furnishings. The essential stitches are clearly illustrated and all of the techniques are clearly and properly explained. The projects provide a fun way for children to build up their textile skills and produce some fantastic textile pieces, including patchwork quilts, pocket purses, shoulder bags, embroidered pictures, trinket boxes, and many more exciting items that make perfect presents or great things to keep. The section on trimmings and embellishments provides the perfect finish for the book, complete with plenty of creative ideas for things to do with ribbons, tassels, pom-poms, beads, and buttons.

Brimming with activities to do indoors on a rainy day learn new games, then invent your own, put on shows, and go beanbag bonkers Packed with projects from baking and sewing to painting, pop-ups, and papier mache The ultimate indoor adventure

With more than 50 projects that encourage kids to use their minds and make things with items found in the home or garden, this fun, imaginative book is filled with full-color, atmospheric photography, and easy-to-read text.

Discover key scientific concepts with more than 20 fun and simple home craft projects to try Little crafters will become little scientists as they explore, experiment, make, and create their way through every STEAM project. This hands-on crafty science book introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects. Award winning author Jane Bull combines artsy, craft, and cooking activities with solid scientific learning, showing children that science, technology, engineering, art, and math are all around us-and in everything we make and do! This book contains more than 20 fun-filled projects, each accompanied by a "What''s the science?" section explaining how it works. Children can learn how to make a toy raft and discover what makes their boat float, or how to create an ice sculpture and learn about the changing states of solids and liquids. With The Simple Science Activity Book, difficult concepts like buoyancy, gravity, and aerodynamics become meaningful and accessible to young children through play. They''ll discover the world around them like they have never seen it before!

A brand-new craft book for young crafters and makers ages 7 and up that features more than 20 step-by-step projects and inspiration to personalize each one. Packed with ideas for presents, wrapping, and cards, Jane Bull''s Crafty Gifts includes everything from colorful picture frames to bath fizzies to paper flower bouquets. Children will love crafting doodle mugs, button art pictures, and more, and making each one their own and each gift they give one of a kind. When the gift-making is done, they can then use doodle patterns and gift box and trimmings ideas to create an inspired card or inventive wrapping and finish off the gifty presentation. Step-by-step instructions and visually stunning photography make each of the projects approachable and kid-friendly. Crafty Gifts shows young makers that it''s always better to create a gift than to buy one!

Filled with fabulous theme-party ideas, including Haunted House, Flower Fairies, On Safari, and more, The Party Book is sure to get kids away from the television and into creative thinking and crafts. This book is packed with suggestions for invitations, decorating, treats, and goody-bags for the satisfied guests to take home.

Inspiration for kids and adults for a spooky Halloween-with ideas for decorations, costumes, treats, and games This book has everything kids need for trick-or-treating and a fun-tastic Halloween party-step-by-step pictures and instructions for decorations, costumes, face painting, food, drinks, and games. By popular craft writer Jane Bull, The Spooky Halloween Activity Book is filled with inspiration for Halloween preparations. Make a flickering jack o''lantern or a cool treat bucket; play fun party games such as dangling doughnuts; put together a pirate, skeleton, witch, or fairy costume; make creepy paper-plate masks; try out spooky face painting ideas; and create a beastly buffet with monster bread rolls, sausage fingers, spider cupcakes, spooky drinks, and more! Simple instructions and clear pictures ensure that every activity is easy to follow, and safety notes are included wherever children need an adult to help or supervise. From crafts and costumes to food and games, The Spooky Halloween Activity Book covers all aspects of Halloween, making it the one book you need for the spookiest night of the year!

Make adorable dolls and discover inspirational ideas for designs and outfits with DK''s new title, Crafty Dolls. In this book, you''ll find pretty patterns and basic templates. It''s full of ideas for how to make rag dolls, knitted dolls, and doll clothes. Learn basic skills to knit and sew an amazing collection of clothes for a rag doll''s wardrobe.

Turn your children into little bakers as they come to know their creaming from their whisking, and their batter from their dough. The Best Ever Baking Book takes children on a step-by-step baking experience, showing them how to whip up more than 10 baked treats, along with the methods, equipment and terminology used in making them. Children will find out how to make everything from bread and muffins to cakes and cookies. Then they can get creative and messy as they follow tips on how to decorate.

This hands-on crafty science ebook introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through kids craft projects with everyday objects. Award-winning author Jane Bull combines art, craft, and cooking activities with gentle, scientific learning, showing children that science, technology, engineering, art, and math are all around us - and in everything we make and do! Crafty Science contains over 20 fun-filled craft activities for kids, each accompanied by a "What''s the science?" section explaining how it works. Children will learn how to make a toy raft and discover what makes their boat float. They''ll design, color, and watch a paper butterfly balance on the tip of a pencil. Or even create a cool ice sculpture and learn about the changing states of solids and liquids. With this educational ebook, difficult concepts like buoyancy, gravity, and aerodynamics become meaningful and accessible to young children through play. They will discover the world around them as they have never seen it before! Little crafters will become little scientists as they explore, experiment, make, and create their way through every STEAM project. A super fun kids'' ebook that can fill up many weekends with your children. It offers activities that are not just typically "science", but include variety like baking, growing, and art projects. All use scientific principles to allow children to develop observational science. Depending on your child''s age, a fair amount of supervision may be necessary, but these projects are so charming that we''re sure adults will have a good time with them too! Discover Science Everywhere! Science is all around you and in everything you make and do! Craft your way through each art, cooking, and gardening project, then learn the science behind them. Make a toy raft and find out what makes your boat float or learn why popcorn pops. Discover your wonderful world in a completely new way. Explore the world of science through tons of stimulating experiments and fun activities for kids like: - Making crafty boats - Growing grass people - Writing secret messages with invisible ink - Making meringue mountains - Creating a self-inflating balloon - And much more!

Provides an introduction to the basics of gardening along with some related activities.

Colorful pictures and simple text introduce baking techniques and processes. Includes simple recipes.

With more than 50 step-by-step projects, readers can get creative with this reference to designing and making costumes. Ideal for Halloween or any time of the year. Full-color illustrations.

Presents ideas and techniques to help create a personal space that reflects one''s own style.

This book explores the work of landscape architects in Australia since the 1960s. It describes how landscape architects are, as contemporary Australians, listening more closely to the language of the landscape and how they are designing new landscapes in

The Baking Bookintroduces children to the basics of baking, using simple recipes to teach children about baking methods such as creaming, rubbing in, batters, and yeast mixtures. Join Jane Bull in the kitchen and get into baking Find out how to make tasty breads, cakes, and biscuits Decorate cakes and cut biscuits into any shape you like Simply instructions and great recipes for all kinds of sweet and savoury treats Create your own mouth-watering snacks and become a master baker - while having lots of fun

A stitch-by-stitch guide to knitting, sewing and embroidery for children, from award winning author Jane Bull Help your child get creative with activity expert Jane Bull. Can you never find those all important accessories or would you like to give an original present? Then read this together with your child; they''ll learn basic sewing, embroidery, knitting and appliqué techniques, and enjoy using the simple patterns for lots of fabric fun. From bags, badges, and bobble hats, to jazzing up clothes and jewellery, there are lots of inspiring projects for your child to design and create.

Packed with delicious dishes, tantalizing tidbits, and sensational sweets Mix up a mouth-watering mud pie or embark on a moon rock mission Let your imagination run riot with roots and shoots The ultimate cooking adventure for all trainee chefs

Bake, make and decorate this Christmas My Best Ever Christmas Activity Book is a festive feast of funky gifts, tasty treats and yuletide projects, plus it has over 300 jolly Christmas stickers to play with! The ultimate bumper collection of Jane Bull Christmas projects, My Best Ever Christmas Activity Book is perfect for children who love to create, and they can make, bake and get crafty through the Christmas holidays. Sparkling decorations, glittery gifts and yummy eats are all covered in the 3 sections of the book - from merry mobiles to a meringue mountain; and glowing light jars to stocking-shaped presents - it''s the ultimate Christmas activity book. Have fun this festive season with My Best Ever Christmas Activity Book

Full of ideas that introduce young children to the world of arts and crafts in a very simple form, the Sticker Activity Book series encourages kids to find their own materials, turn them into projects and then use the stickers to decorate their finished works of art.

This exciting kit contains everything kids need to create personalized greeting cards for holidays, birthdays, or to just say hello. Includes 20 cards and envelopes, decorative materials, step-by-step instructions, and a project book. Full color. Pkg. Consumable.

Pop it in the suitcase � packed with easy-to-make holiday activities Want fantastic holiday ideas for games on planes and trains? How about making your own postcards, a picnic pack, and some brilliant beach and photo art? Whether you�re going to the countryside or the seaside, there''s loads of fun things to make and do, so you won�t be saying �Are we there yet?� or �I�m bored� on holiday ever again! �Jane Bull�s DK books provide fun and fantastic-looking activities that kids can�t help but respond to with enthusiasm.� BBC Parenting

Packed with projects to make great gifts Brush up your printing skills, get creative with cross-stitch, and get to grips with Pirate Pete and his beanbag friends Filled with handy skills that will lead to a host of hobbies Fold it, knit it, snip it, stitch it - go on, get crafty!

The Sticker Activity Book series encourages kids to find their own materials, turn them into projects and then use the stickers to decorate their finished works of art.

A unique activity book that combines magic tricks with crafts. Perform incredible vanishing ticks in front of an astonished audience. Create potions that fizz, hiss, bubble, and bang. Amaze friends with your astounding mind-reading powers. Conjure up an enchanted bag. A bewitching brew of extraordinary illusions and magical marvels.

Presents over 200 handicraft projects for children with full-color illustrated instructions for such items as cards, presents, banners, games, and sun clocks.

Provides illustrated instructions and describes the materials needed for various magic tricks.

Provides illustrated instructions and describes the materials needed for various magic tricks.