Donovan Bixley's Draw Some Awesome by Donovan Bixley

$30.00 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

Donovan brings his unique style to teaching kids (and grown-ups!) to draw. In a book that spans levels of skill, Donovan takes his readers through warm-up exercises, mark making, sketchbooks, imagination exercises, inspirational shapes, drawing animals, faces, character creation, detail, copying, perspe ctive, thumbnails, shading, shadows, composition, making an illustration, and even drawing a unicorn. Of course he does it with humour as well as skill. Ages 8-12 ...Show more

Art-tastic (HB) by Sarah Pepperle; Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

$30.00 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

This Art-tastic activity book has some of the best art you'll ever see in Aotearoa New Zealand. And don't freak out, but you'll probably learn stuff too. By the time you've finished, you'll have your own artists' workbook full of artworks that will possibly make you famous at home (if not around the wo rld).  Bold, bright, daring and a little bit BANANAS, Art-tastic gets into the nitty gritty of how to look at, connect with and make art.  ...Show more

Paint a Poem (A World of Display Series) by Moira Andrew

$29.00 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

Get Into Art by Susie Brooks

$30.00 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

Get into Art is a gorgeous children’s activity series, now in one bumper book, that explores a wide range of artists’ work while encouraging children to develop their own skills and techniques. Get into Art is perfect for active young artists of all abilities. The book features 48 artworks, superbly rep roduced, with information about the work and the artist. Lift the flap to reveal an art project inspired by the work ...Show more

The Singing Bones - Inspired by Grimms' Fairy Tales by Shaun Tan

$40.00 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

Wicked stepmothers, traitorous brothers, cunning foxes, lonely princesses: There is no mistaking the world of the Brothers Grimm and the beloved fairy tales that have captured generations of readers. Now internationally acclaimed artist Shaun Tan shows us the beautiful, terrifying, amusing, and downrigh t peculiar heart of these tales as never before seen.   With a foreword by Neil Gaiman and an introduction by renowned fairy-tale expert Jack Zipes, this stunning gallery of sculptural works will thrill and delight art lovers and fairy-tale aficionados alike. ...Show more

Maori Art For Kids by Julie Noanoa & Norm Heke

$25.00 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

This collection of 15 projects offers children aged 7 and over a range of unique Maori art experiences. Practical skills cover sculpture, photography, design, paint, mixed media, collage and more. Easy-to-follow instructions include illustrations of the steps involved, using everyday craft materials, r ecycled and found objects. Examples of taonga (treasures) created by leading contemporary artists are shown alongside each project with a brief explanation of the object, its purpose and use in the past and present. While teaching as a museum/art gallery educator, the author had numerous requests from parents, teachers and educators over the years for ideas on how they could teach art and Maori culture to their children. These projects have been compiled in response to those requests, along with research and observation about how children connect with art. By engaging in these projects children will recognise that art takes many forms and can be enjoyed by everyone. This book will appeal to anyone looking for art activities that focus on Maori art and culture, and will suit both girls and boys. An emphasis on upcycling means that the ideas are accessible to the budget conscious without compromising on quality. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, primary school teachers, early childhood educators and community youth groups will find it a valuable resource. ...Show more

Ghoulish Get-Ups: How to Create Your Own Freaky Costumes by Fifi Colston

$19.00 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

HELP! It's 7pm and costume day tomorrow - what are we going to wear? This will be the go to book for busy parents faced with the dilemma of having to come up with a costume at short notice! From quick ideas involving just a baggy T shirt and nine nifty outfits to delightfully gross ideas involving bubbl e wrap and yoghurt, this how to handbook is a lifesaver. Materials for costumes are raided from the pantry or the recycling. ...Show more

D.E.S.I.G.N by Ewa Solarz

$40.00 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children | Reading Level: very good

The story of design in a nutshell D.E.S.I.G.N. is a fascinating review of 69 of the most innovative household items from the past 150 years - from the classic to the most crazy. These are icons of design from the most eminent designers in the world, from the 'Le Corbusier' chair by Philippe Starck, to t he 'Puddle Vase' by Aalto. Through light and witty descriptions, colourful anecdotes and bold illustrations, D.E.S.I.G.N entertains, amazes and teaches us about the origins, aesthetics and form of objects that surround us. Designers include: Charles Rennie Macintosh; Alvar Aalto; Arne Jacobsen; Charles & Ray Eames; Philippe Starck; Frank Gehry; and many others. Designs span 1859 to 2009. Objects include: chairs; tables; beds; an orange juicer; shelves and storage; a bath; lights; and much more. ...Show more

You Can Draw Sharks and Whales by Grahame Corbett

$18.95 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

The Lullaby Treasury

$29.95 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

How to Draw Lettering by Judy Tatchell

$7.95 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children

Dressing Up by Clare Beaton

$9.95 NZD

Category: Art and Music - children