Most Popular Books by Caroline YOUNG

With over 150 familiar objects to spot and name, this book provides entertainment for Irish pre-readers and a helpful source of spellings for first writers.

Potty-training a toddler is not always straightforward, but this easy-to-use guide takes you through every step with tried and tested methods suitable for boys and girls. There''s also advice on how to tackle any problems you may meet along the way so you can get your child potty-trained with the least mess and stress possible.

Part of a series of illustrated titles that introduces food and recipes from different countries and cultures around the world, each title explores a country or region, its food culture, customs, and eating and food habits.

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An accessible, informative first reference book that helps young children learn about the planet.

Simple text and illustrations explain the basic functions of digging machines. On board pages.

Classic Hollywood Style explores iconic looks from the golden era of Hollywood, covering 35 films from the 1920s to the end of the 1960s. Caroline Young looks at the history and social context of the costumes through stories from the production, photos, interviews and original costume design sketches, and tips on how to ''get the look'' today. While we celebrate the glacial elegance of Grace Kelly and the skin-tight sexiness of Marilyn Monroe, behind every look on screen was the costume designer who shaped the image. In the golden age of Hollywood, designers like Edith Head, Adrian and Travis Banton became stars in their own right. Women queued up to see the latest Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo release to lust after the glamorous costumes the stars would wear on screen. Department stores shamelessly mass-produced copies of gowns, film magazines would preview the new looks and women ran up their own versions on their sewing machines. In the 1960s women lowered their hems and sported berets to look just like Faye Dunaway in Bonnie and Clyde. Even today, an article on the little black dress will inevitably make mention of Audrey Hepburn. Every one of these films has perfectly captured a moment of fashion zeitgeist or has become an indelible image of cinema, whether it is Garbo in a trenchcoat in A Woman of Affairs, Joan Crawford''s shoulder pads in Mildred Pierce, Rita Hayworth''s strapless dress in Gilda, James Dean''s red windbreaker in Rebel Without a Cause or Steve McQueen''s ivy league style in The Thomas Crown Affair. Through archived records, studio press releases, behind the scenes memos, costume designer sketches and notes, censorship records and articles from magazines of the time, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the classic costumes of the silver screen.

A workbook full of fun activities to improve children''s comprehension skills. Guided by friendly jungle animals, children can develop their comprehension skills through a variety of enjoyable activities. This workbook will build confidence in reading and writing, including writing a letter, story or summary, and finding information in a text.

Delightful illustrations and clear definitions combine to make this the ideal first dictionary for young children. Words are shown in context to help children understand how they are used, and colorful alphabet strips along the edges of the pages aid navigation. There''s also user-friendly information on how to use a dictionary, simple explanations of word classes, and plenty of tips on grammar and spelling.

''Reads like a fairy tale ... Far from frivolous, this biography draws on original research to give a nuanced account.'' – The Lady ''Immerse yourself in The Fabulous Frances Farquharson ... an American who brought glamour and vision to the pages of this magazine, and later – as the wife of a laird – to the remote Highlands of Scotland.'' – Harper''s Bazaar From society belle in turn-of-the-century Seattle to editor of Harper''s Bazaar and lady of a vast Scottish Highland estate that borders Balmoral Castle, Frances Farquharson was a charming, one-of-a-kind and sartorially flamboyant woman. Born in 1902, Frances Lovell Oldham left the Pacific Northwest in her early twenties to pursue a journalism career in Europe. She transcended boundaries as a working woman in London, where she mixed with royalty, partied with the Bright Young Things and forged a close friendship with Elsa Schiaparelli. Her story is even more remarkable given she made a career comeback after fracturing her spine during a house fire that killed her first husband in 1933. At Harper''s Bazaar, she would raise the morale of British women during the Second World War, and embarked on a fearlesss trade mission to the United States to boost British exports. After marrying Captain Alwyne Farquharson, the 16th Laird of Invercauld, in 1949, Frances threw herself into life as the queen''s neighbour at Balmoral and brought glamour and eccentricity to the grouse moors of Deeside. Caroline Young''s colourful biography offers a glimpse into the life of this remarkable woman and will not fail to fascinate and enthral.

This book offers plenty of opportunity for young writers to practise different styles of creative writing. All activities are accessible, and many are based on familiar themes such as home and friends. A book to increase children''s confidence both with words, and with writing. The bright, friendly jungle animals make the writing activities inviting and fun. Young writers can practise a range of writing skills, including story planning, creating characters, writing a play, a poem, and a diary entry. The wipe-clean format encourages re-drafting and experimentation. Supports the school curriculum - a wide variety of writing styles are introduced, and reinforced and a practice page and notes for grown-ups inside a gatefold ensure readers get the most from these books. Part of the hugely successful Usborne Wipe-clean series, the Key Skills titles teach children the basics of a variety of Maths and English topics, including times tables, fractions, grammar and punctuation. Comes with a special wipe-clean pen which is very satisfying to write with, and easy to wipe off the shiny pages so young writers are encouraged to re-draft, which is an essential part of the writing process.

Every year. Every significant moment. Every groundbreaking collection. This is the sweeping story of the iconic House of Chanel, from its foundation to its future. When Coco Chanel founded her maison, she was starting a fashion revolution. From her innovative inventions in sportswear and jersey fashions for women, to the classics that made her name, such as the Chanel cardigan jacket, little black dress and exquisite perfumes, all the way through Karl Lagerfeld''s stewardship and to the present, this exquisitely illustrated history of the house explores every milestone that has made Chanel a legendary name. Each year will be explored through photographs and illustrations of the key outfits, fragrances and accessories, developments in the themes and design direction of the pieces, and expert deep dives into the presentations, reception in the fashion world and wider significance in the story of fashion. Discover over a century of style in this definitive new series.

Part of a series of illustrated titles that introduces food and recipes from different countries and cultures around the world, each title explores a country or region, its food culture, customs, and eating and food habits.

Part of the Usborne Key Skills series that supports the English lessons children learn at school, this book is filled with writing activities that help children write a diary entry, set a scene, write instructions and use describing words. Wipe-clean pages offer endless practice, and answers and secret notes for grown-ups are at the back.

Join the princesses for a busy day around the castle, as they walk in the gardens, have a tea party, get ready for the ball and dance under glittering chandeliers. With over 200 stickers to choose from, children can use their creativity and imagination to complete each colourful scene.

Presents a collection of meatless recipes from around the world, including walnut, fenugreek and yoghurt soup from Iran, apple pancakes from the Netherlands, and pineapple curry from Sri Lanka. Also discusses the growing popularity of vegetarianism and how to maintain a balanced diet.