Most Popular Books by Rosie DICKINS

This inspiring book is full of amazing art from around the world and arty things to make and do, based on some original artists methods and ideas.

Create your own masterpieces as you discover famous works of art Fun, educational and easy, this latest addition to the best-selling series features 16 fabulous paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and more. Just brush water over the black-and-white outlines to make each picture burst magically into colour. Published with London''s world-famous National Gallery.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne''s Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

A fascinating introduction to colours and their use in paintings, including where colours come from, how paints are made, and how painters use paint to make us see the colour effects they want. The book also shows how different colours affect each other, and how they can change our moods and perceptions. Part of the My Very First Art Books series which uses a range of different interactive approaches to introduce young children to works of art.

Fun, educational and easy, this latest addition to the best-selling series features 16 fabulous paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and more. Just brush water over the black-and-white outlines to make each picture burst magically into color. Published with London''s world-famous National Gallery.

Fingerprint fun inspired by famous paintings Bursting with easy fingerprinting ideas, this fun activity book comes with its own inkpad of seven bright colours. Inspired by famous paintings, you can decorate hats, fill vases with sunflowers, dot markings on tigers and dragons, and even create your own art show. Simple text introduces each activity, and you can see all the original paintings at the back of the book. A spiral binding means pages lie flat for easy printing.Paintings featured:Sunflowers by van Gogh; The Water-lily Pond by Monet; The Gare St Lazare by Monet; Ballet Dancers by Degas; Miss La La by Degas; The Umbrellas by Renoir; The Skiff by Renoir; Late Afternoon in our Meadow by Pissarro; Bullfinch and Cherry Tree by Hokusai; Surprised! by Rousseau; The Tree of Life by Klimt; Crosses and Columns by Klee; Circles in a Circle by Kandinsky; Blue Parrots by Macke; Whistlejacket by Stubbs; Self Portrait by Vigee Le Brun; Shah Jahan by Abed; Mme de Pompadour by Drouais; Flowers by van Huysum; Fruit and Flowers by van Brussel; Insects by van Kessel; A Winter Scene by Avercamp; St George and the Dragon by Uccello; The Annunciation by Crivelli; Seraphim, Cherumbim and Adoring Angels by di Cione; St Michael by Bermejo; St Jerome by Durer.

"This book peers through the microscope to reveal TINY unimaginable wonders. Discover bizarre minibeasts and peculiar plants, meet the millions of microbes that live around and inside you, and marvel at miniature technology. The perfect introduction to a fascinating area of science"--From the publisher''s web site.

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An innovative approach to what can be a dry and tricky subject, this book is perfect for parents and children to share on the road to learning times tables. Learning times tables is essential and needs endless practice, but children will love the interactive approach of this book, which has lots of flaps to lift to find out the answers to a range of multiplication questions.

Explore the life and times of one of the greatest writers the world has ever seen in this wonderful, interactive introduction to his works. See where Shakespeare lived, how he worked and discover the plays he wrote, including ''A Midsummer Night''s Dream,'' ''Hamlet,'' ''Macbeth,'' ''Romeo and Juliet'' and more.

Wissenswertes über 35 der berühmtesten Gemälde der Welt, zum Beispiel Leonardos Mona Lisa, van Goghs Sonnenblumen, Picassos Antikriegsbild Guernica. Ab 10.

Simple but satisfying arts, crafts and puzzles for young children at Easter. This delightful Easter activity book is full of easy but fun ideas for things to draw, paint and craft, as well as some simple picture puzzles. Perfect for sharing with preschoolers, it will entertain while helping to develop hand-eye coordination, concentration and pen control.

Poor Hannah never has enough to eat, and can''t believe her luck when she is given a magic porridge pot. But when a greedy boy steals it, is he in for more than he bargained for? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. Includes audio. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Which famous artists designed a flying machine? Who produced over 900 paintings in only 10 years? Which painter said his most beautiful masterpiece was his garden? Find the answers to these questions, and many more, in this intriguing book celebrating the lives and works of the world''s most famous artists.

Snuggle up for a cosy bedtime read with five gentle stories. This hardback collection of five magical stories is perfect for reading at bedtime - or any quiet time. Inspired by traditional tales from around the world, you will meet monkeys trying to rescue the Moon, foxes planting stars, a kindly sea turtle who brings the first night, and more. With engaging illustrations, gentle humour and a touch of magic, these stories are certain to enchant young children - and are perfect for reading aloud.Chapters in this book include:- Moon in the Water- Baby Raven- The First Night- Little Fox and the stars- Come Back, Moon!

A lively retelling of a classic tale about a naughty crab. Based on the famous "Just So" story by Rudyard Kipling. This easy-to-read retelling of a popular classic is further enhanced with charming illustrations by John Joven. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, a collection of over 300 reading books, graded in eight levels and developed with reading experts. Level One books are for readers just starting to read on their own.

Soulève les rabats pour tout savoir sur les fractions, les nombres décimaux et les pourcentages, et comprendre à quoi ils servent. De sympathiques familles de fractions et un mur de fractions t''aideront à bien les manier. Teste ensuite tes nouvelles compétences avec des jeux.

A retelling of the classic Aesop fable, where greedy Dog is fooled by his own reflection. It is suitable for sharing, or for more confident readers to tackle alone.