Best of 2019 : Children's Nonfiction Books about Art and Activities - Christchurch City LibrariesLike this list

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• Discovering Architecture

  Altarriba, Eduard

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  Who built the first houses? What's the difference between an arch and an architrave? How does a dome stay up? Who invented concrete? Can you build a house from paper? If you want to know more about the buildings around you, this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Alice in Wonderland

  a Puzzle Adventure

  Artymowska, Aleksandra, 1981-

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  Jump down the rabbit hole and into fantastical adventure, packed with curious challenges and mad-hatter mazes.

• Bake It

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  It is the baking book that teaches you the basics as well as challenges you to flex your bread-kneading, meringue-whipping muscles and try out a more technical bake.

• Playing With Collage

  a Collage Is An Artwork Made From a Number of Different Parts That Are Stuck Together

  Baker, Jeannie, 1950-

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  A how-to guide to making your own collages, brimful of fascinating hints and tips from a master of the genre.

• DIY Circus Lab for Kids

  a Family-friendly Guide for Juggling, Balancing, Clowning and Show-making

  Davis, Jackie Leigh

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  Gives families everything they need to produce their own circus!

• This or That?

  Goodhart, Pippa, 1958-

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  What would you choose at the museum? A camel or a cat, doll or dice. Would you wear sandals or slippers?

• The Silver Spoon for Children

  Favorite Italian Recipes

  Grant, Amanda

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  Following the global success of the first edition of The Silver Spoon for Children, and to mark the 10-year anniversary of its publication, this newly designed edition presents a fresh, easy-to use layout. Kids will love to cook and eat…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Spy Animals!

  Harris, Adam

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  Match the correct letter with the right animal.

• Photo Adventures

  Don't Take Photos, Make Photos!

  Holleben, Jan von, 1977-

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  Conjure up some photo magic. Grab a camera or smart phone and learn some easy tricks to have your own photo adventure.

• Roald Dahl's Matilda's How to Be a Genius

  Holowaty, Lauren

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  Baffle, bewilder and bamboozle your friends and family with feats of calculation, scientific miracles and fiendishly clever tricks.

• Herbal Adventures

  Backyard Excursions and Kitchen Creations for Kids and Their Families

  Jepson Wolf, Rachel, 1973-

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  Pull on your gumboots and discover the magical plants growing just beyond your door.

• Build It!

  Make Supercool Models With Your Favorite LEGO Parts : Dinosaurs

  Kemmeter, Jennifer

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  Once you have built all the dinosaurs you want you can check out the rest of the series to build trains, planes and monsters.

• Never Get Bored Outdoors

  Maclaine, James

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  Whether you're in a garden or at the park, up a hill or by the sea, walking through a forest or down a city street, there'll never be a dull moment outdoors again if you have this book.

• Collage Workshop for Kids

  Rip, Snip, Cut, and Create With Inspiration From the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

  Merenstein, Shannon

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  The author has teamed up with the art educators at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art to present stories stories and guided workshop that demonstrate the many ways children can explore collage.

• The Moomin Craft Book

  Inspired by the World of Tove Jansson

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  Illustrated with Tove Jansson's original drawing, this craft book contains step by step on how to make 26 stylish and functional Moomin-inspired accessories.

• Art-tastic

  An Art Activity Book for Young People With Minty-fresh Imaginations!

  Pepperle, Sarah, 1973-

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  Award winning, bold, bright and a little bit bananas, ART-TASTIC gets into the nitty gritty of how to look at, connect with and make art. By the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.

• Where's the Architect?

  From Pyramids to Skyscrapers : An Architecture Look and Find Book

  Rebscher, Susanne, 1966-

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  The big, colourful illustrations depict 12 extraordinary buildings around the world.

• Spot the Odd One Out

  Regan, Lisa, 1971-

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  Packed with odd one outs of all types.

• Stitch + String Lab for Kids

  40+ Creative Projects to Sew, Embroider, Weave, Wrap, and Tie

  Stephens, Cassie

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  From simple sewing, embroidery and weaving to simple string art, needle felting, and yarn crafts.

• Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street

  a Collection of Recipes to Share

  Sala, Felicita

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  In each apartment someone is preparing a special dish to share with their neighbours. "Pull up a chair and grab a plate! Everybody's welcome at 10 Pomegranate Street".