Deze auteur verkent de geneugten en schoonheid van het huiselijke leven door haar schrijven. Haar werken duiken in de kunst van het quilten, bakken, tuinieren en andere inspirerende onderwerpen, waarbij ze de essentie van het dagelijks bestaan viert. Door haar unieke perspectief nodigt ze lezers uit om de kleuren, inspiraties en eenvoudige geneugten te waarderen die onze wereld verrijken. Haar benadering brengt een gevoel van warmte en eerbied voor het alledaagse in de literatuur.
Encouraging sensory exploration, this book invites children to engage with their environment using all five senses. With beautiful photographs paired with straightforward text, it promotes curiosity and hands-on learning, making it an ideal resource for young readers to discover the world through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
This book is bursting with inspiration, imagination and 'I want to do that!' moments, whether it's putting on a good old-fashioned talent show; hosting an impromptu tree party; sending an SOS message; or treating young adventurers to a lovely, hand- and heart-warming hotpot.
A fresh, unstuffy guide to the stained-glass windows of England's churches, including a list of the top 50 places to see outstanding examples. The magical qualities of stained glass have an enduring appeal, but church windows tend to be ignored as a form of creative and artistic expression. Yet churches are accessible treasure trove of history, art and craftsmanship. No other set of historic buildings with such superb and important architectural and artists assets is as easy to visit. How to Look at Stained Glass is the companion guide that's needed to make sense of and enjoy the vast array of stained-glass windows in the churches of England. This fresh, unstuffy guide: - Uses an A-Z format to reveal a multitude of fascinating details - all the way from apples to zig-zags - Explores stained glass by themes, patterns, designs and effects - Requires no previous historical, artistic or religious knowledge - Covers all the major periods and styles, from medieval to modern, Victorian to postwar, eighteenth century to Arts and Crafts, figurative to abstract - Examines the fascinating and evolving iconography of stained glass - Makes looking at gloriously colourful, artistically important windows both entertaining and rewarding - Features a list of the top 50 places to see outstanding examples - Offers a useful index of churches by county
Looking for Shapes
Engaging photographs and clear, accessible text guide readers through the exploration of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes found in everyday life. This book invites a hands-on learning experience, making the study of shapes both enjoyable and informative.