Best of 2016: Art and Activities - Christchurch City LibrariesLike this list

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1. 1. Susan B. Anderson's Kids' Knitting Workshop

   the Easiest and Most Effective Way to Learn to Knit!

   Anderson, Susan B.

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   Step by step instructions for 14 progressively challenging projects.

2. 2. Star Wars Character Encyclopedia

   Beecroft, Simon

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   The definitive illustrated guide to Luke Skywalker, Jabba the Hut, and all of your favourite characters of the "Star Wars" galaxy.

3. 3. DIY Dog Portraits

   Featuring 8 Different Art Styles and More Than 30 Ideas to Turn the Love for Your Pet Into a Work of Art

   Barnes, Jessica L.

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4. 4. Get Into Art. Telling Stories

   Brooks, Susie

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   Stories and activities inspired by 12 artists.

5. 5. The World in My Kitchen

   Brown, Sally (Children's cooking consultant)

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   A delicious journey around the world.

6. 6. A Little Bit of Dirt

   55+ Science and Art Activities to Reconnect Children With Nature

   Citro, Asia

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   Bursting with creative hands-on outdoor activities.

7. 7. Spellbound

   Making Pictures With the A-B-C

   Coote, Maree

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   A brand new take on Typographic Design creates unique Letter Art pictures. Every image is made with the letters that spell its very name. Features famous faces, places and things from all around the world, plus famous people and places…Read moreRead more of this annotation

8. 8. Paint Lab for Kids

   52 Adventures in Painting and Mixed-media for Budding Artists of All Ages

   Corfee, Stephanie, 1974-

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   Kid-friendly projects for nurturing an artistic spirit and a love of art through working with and playing with paint.

9. 9. Dreams of Freedom

   in Words and Pictures

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   Quotes from world wide champions of human rights have been illustrated by artists and illustrators from across the globe.

10. 10. A Little Guide to Gardening

    Elworthy, Jo

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    An essential guide to making a beautiful garden anywhere.

11. 11. Kid Chef

    the Foodie Kids Cookbook : Healthy Recipes and Culinary Skills for the New Cook in the Kitchen

    Hammer, Melina

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    Aspiring young chefs will love the fun, easy-to-follow instructions in this kids cookbook that is part cooking school and part cookbook.

12. 12. Kids' Cycling Handbook

    Tips, Facts and Know-how About Road, Track, BMX and Mountain Biking

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    From bikes of the past to bikes of the future, this book takes you on a whirlwind ride of the bicycle world.

13. 13. The Ultimate DreamWorks Cookbook

    Littlefield, Cindy A., 1956-

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    Create a fantastic feast with your favourite characters.

14. 14. What Do Grown-ups Do All Day?

    Morgand, Virginie

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    Explore 14 diverse workplaces and more than one hundred jobs.

15. 15. Art and Entertainment

    Richards, Jon, 1970-

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    Heroes of the stage and screen, art and music all visualised in beautifully designed infographics

16. 16. 50 Optical Illusions

    Taplin, Sam

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    Discover some of the most eye-popping illusions ever and the secrets that make them work

17. 17. Art Workshops for Children

    Tullet, Hervé

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    Ideal for creative sessions at home or in the classroom from this bestselling children's artist.

18. 18. 101 Movies to See Before You Grow Up

    Valle, Suzette

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    An infectiously fun and informative journey through the best of movie history.