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Zusatztext A beloved children’s-book character explores her creative side and encourages children to get crafty . . .The photos of Cousins’ finished projects are a standout for their imperfection—childlike! they do not look intimidating to children who cannot replicate the more polished look of adults’ crafts. The 17 projects are ideal for young children—they encourage creative play and can be used as decorations or given as gifts! and most do not require the use of anything more dangerous than the recommended rounded safety scissors. . . A wonderful resource for those who work (and play) with young children. —Kirkus Reviews All of the crafts are within the grasp of preschool-aged learners! while forming a foundation for creative experimentation. —Publishers Weekly Cousins’s book is a good choice for Maisy fans! and for anyone who is looking for very basic craft ideas. —School Library Journal With a range of traditional art activities! nature crafts! construction! pretend play and a mix of projects sure to appeal to both girls and boys! this book will supplant many fancier books for its sheer flexibility and dependable content. —Shelf Awareness for Readers Informationen zum Autor Lucy Cousins is the acclaimed creator of the beloved Maisy series. She is also the author-illustrator of the widely acclaimed Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales! a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children’s Book! as well as I’m the Best and Hooray for Fish! Lucy Cousins lives in Hampshire! England. Klappentext Easy! safe! and fun! these craft projects for the very young were put together and photographed by Cousins herself. Children as young as two will be thrilled to follow Maisy's lead as she instructs them on creating 17 simple crafts. Full color. Zusammenfassung Let Maisy show you how! Easy! safe! and fun! these craft projects for the very young were put together and photographed by Lucy Cousins herself. Why does Maisy keep a Big Box of Everything! filled with glitter! sequins! foil! stickers! paint! brushes! paper! and tons more stuff? Because she loves to make things! Children as young as two will be thrilled to follow her lead! thanks to a brand-new Maisy format featuring both familiar illustrations and photographs by Lucy Cousins. Here are crystal-clear steps for creating seventeen simple crafts! highlighted by photos of the end result. Enjoy making things from painted pebbles to paper lanterns! food collages to feathered masks! and wax-relief paintings to wonderful vegetable animals. As spectacular looking as it is hands-on! here is an activity book sure to please parents as much as it does Maisy’s little fans. ...
