Tiny Treasures

It is a small world, after all! Here are step-by-step instructions for making tiny teddy bears, little ladybugs, petite porcupines, itsy-bitsy bikinis, and much, much more! Microcrafts shows crafters how to create dozens of miniature treasures, each no larger than a spool of thread. No previous crafting experience or pricey materials are necessary—just a love of all things small!

Provides step-by-step instructions for making miniature crafts from items found around the house and includes a place to display the handicrafts on a fold-out room in back of book.

Illuminated manuscripts - The art of the book - Bibles - Psalms - Religious texts - Almanacs for daily living - The smallest books - Books for the young - Presidents, politics and propaganda - Life's pleasures - Oddities and objects d'art.

Basic supplies - Paints, mediums and finishes - Brushes, care and use of - Surface preparation - Transfer methods - Chalk pastels - Terms and techniques_

Tiny Treasures: Tales of Courage and Hope, takes the reader on a gentle journey that warms the heart and brings a smile to the face. These tiny tales speak to children and parents of all ages, from all traditions. Based on real life events, each story addresses a different life lesson that encourages little ones to learn how to face their monsters; care for a sick loved one; and explore the question "Who am I... really?" In doing so, children learn to value those who have gone before and create a life of peace and happiness.

CHILDHOOD IS THE MOST PRECIOUS IN LIFE

Hold an entire galaxy of iconic lightsabers in the palm of your hand! Discover the most legendary weapons in the galaxy with Star Wars: The Mini Book of Lightsabers. Iconic hilts from across movies, television shows, video games, comics, and novels are presented through highly detailed illustrations and photography, making this mini book a must-have, pocket-sized reference book for Star Wars fans of all ages. THE DEFINITIVE, POCKET-SIZED GUIDE: With its compact 2.5” x 3.5” size, this book has a wealth of lightsaber information and art you can take on all your galactic adventures! DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS: This mini book features stunning illustrations of hilts from all across the Star Wars galaxy, including the weapons of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Rey, Mace Windu, Yoda, and even the Darksaber. GREAT FOR FANS OF ALL AGES: As a stocking stuffer or a novelty gift for your favorite fan, this mini book will delight readers of all ages. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: A mini but thrilling companion to your collection, Star Wars: The Mini Book of Lighsabers is an epic addition to Insight Editions’ line of mini books, including Star Wars: The Poster Collection and Star Wars: The Concept Art of Ralph McQuarrie.

In this appealing search-and-find informational picture book, readers join a little boy named Toshi as he and his grandmother explore six of their favorite places --- the riverbank, the town, the forest, the country, the park and the beach. At each location, Toshi finds treasures to add to his collection, from a dragonfly wing to a glittery rock to a guitar pick. Best of all, his grandmother always knows what everything is! Each scene is featured in a full-spread illustration, with lots of potential treasures labeled. Following that is an activity in which readers help Toshi identify his found treasures from each place by matching them to related items (for example, pink peony petals matching the peony plant, and a coin matching the coin purse). Answers at the back of the book reveal interesting facts about them all, adding context. The animals that Toshi and his grandmother encounter are also shown at the back of the book. Using an innovative technique that mixes fiction and nonfiction, this book is the perfect resource for life science lessons on habitats and the environment. It encourages observation skills, curiosity and critical thinking --- building blocks for studying science. This book would be a terrific inspiration for a trip around the neighborhood in which children can find, identify and draw treasures of their own. It could also be used as a starting point for storytelling, in which children imagine the story of a treasure --- Toshi's or their own --- before it was found.