The annual World of WearableArt show has become a NZ institution, famous the world over. Veteran WOW designer, Fifi Colston, shares here the joys of creating wearable art from recycled materials in this fascinating ‘how-to’ book.
A boy and a fast-talking terrier glove puppet form a hilarious double act in this warm and funny illustrated novel for readers eight years and older. Twelve-year-old Freddie Foxworthy just wants to do arts and crafts. He finds them a lot easier to deal with than his peers, and far more rewarding. His latest project is to create the perfect glove puppet from papier-mache. But when ashes from his metalhead neighbour’s deceased bull terrier get into the mix, he finds he has accidentally made a growling puppet with an unpredictable mouth! Freddie has an overload of mysteries to solve – who is to blame for the late Masher’s death? Was Masher responsible for the disappearance of a neighbourhood cat? And, most of all, is Masher actually for real? Surely Freddie couldn’t be causing all this chaos himself? Masher is acclaimed author, illustrator and arts-and-crafts guru Fifi Colston's warm and funny novel about animal companions, imaginary friends, perceived enemies, and finding your happy place. No dogs or papier-mache were harmed in the making of this book.
Some people just never win prizes. Others always do. And that's not fair, decides Florence, who determines to do something about it. Fifi writes in a witty, fun style, which shows how well she understands today's teens.
Craft ideas and projects from TVNZ's What now presenter. Includes friendship band, dough sculpture, a ship in a bottle and balloon masks. Suggested level: primary.
HELP! It's 7pm and costume day tomorrow - what are we going to wear? This will be the go-to book for busy parents faced with the dilemma of having to come up with a costume at short notice! From quick ideas involving just a baggy T-shirt and nine nifty outfits to delightfully gross ideas involving bubble wrap and yoghurt, this how-to handbook is a lifesaver. Materials for costumes are raided from the pantry or the recycling.
The annual World of WearableArt show has become a NZ institution, famous the world over. Veteran WOW designer, Fifi Colston, shares here the joys of creating wearable art from recycled materials in this fascinating ‘how-to’ book.
A boy and a fast-talking terrier glove puppet form a hilarious double act in this warm and funny illustrated novel for readers eight years and older. Twelve-year-old Freddie Foxworthy just wants to do arts and crafts. He finds them a lot easier to deal with than his peers, and far more rewarding. His latest project is to create the perfect glove puppet from papier-mache. But when ashes from his metalhead neighbour’s deceased bull terrier get into the mix, he finds he has accidentally made a growling puppet with an unpredictable mouth! Freddie has an overload of mysteries to solve – who is to blame for the late Masher’s death? Was Masher responsible for the disappearance of a neighbourhood cat? And, most of all, is Masher actually for real? Surely Freddie couldn’t be causing all this chaos himself? Masher is acclaimed author, illustrator and arts-and-crafts guru Fifi Colston's warm and funny novel about animal companions, imaginary friends, perceived enemies, and finding your happy place. No dogs or papier-mache were harmed in the making of this book.
Janie's mother makes macaroni cheese for dinner three times in a week, so in protest Janie says she could do better. But at cooking class, Janie's cheese, corn and potato bake is an abject failure. In desperation Janie buys a frozen dinner, presenting it to the family as her own work. It's a roaring success but having set a high standard Janie is now in real trouble - Mum expects her to cook every Wednesday night from now on, and her piggy bank is empty. Includes a scone recipe. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
Describes the life cycle and migratory patterns of the albatross, how they are killed and cooked, the use of their feathers and bones, and the threats to their continued existence. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Young reader's fiction for 9-13 year olds. Central character is Verity who goes on holiday with her family and finds a curious treasure amongst the sea anemones in the rock pools at Matipo Bay.
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