Nancy Kelly Boeken

Focusing on the artistic legacy of Maureen Love, the book showcases hundreds of her animal figurines, particularly horses, crafted for Hagen-Renaker Pottery and her independent ventures. It offers a comprehensive personal history, providing insight into her creative journey, along with an index and price guide that enhance its value for collectors and admirers of her work. This tribute highlights Love's significant contributions to wildlife art and pottery.

Offering over 80 engaging activities, this guide is designed specifically for busy parents seeking enjoyable and safe ways to entertain their children. It includes a variety of "good, clean fun" options tailored for different areas of the home, such as bathroom games, kitchen counting and sorting activities, and imaginative play in the living room, ensuring that children are both stimulated and entertained in a safe environment.

Focusing on the unique animal sculptures and decorative items from Freeman-McFarlin Pottery, this book features over 480 vibrant photos and vintage catalog pages, alongside interviews with former employees. It explores the intertwined histories of several California potteries, highlighting the evolution from simple designs to innovative pieces under the partnership of Gerald McFarlin and Maynard Anthony Freeman. The narrative covers significant events, including factory changes, a devastating fire, and the eventual sale to Hagen-Renaker in 1980, providing a comprehensive overview of this pottery's legacy.

Focusing on orienteering and GPS technology, this educational resource promotes self-confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through a multi-disciplinary approach. It offers adaptable activities suitable for various grade levels and subjects, encouraging a love for the outdoors. The book features hands-on activities, worksheets, and interactive lessons that engage students in exploration and learning, making the educational experience both enjoyable and informative.

This volume in the Hagen-Renaker series of books continues where the first two left off, featuring models or colors not covered in the other books and catching up with more recently released figurines and a multitude of interesting pottery items in between. The chapters feature numerous horses, cats, dogs, other animals, Disney characters, and dealer special runs. The Albert Staehle Saturday Evening Post dog, "Butch," has a special feature, as do some of the Zany Zoo critters and the popular Little Horribles. There are also many unique, rare treasures not commonly seen, and a section on imitations. Finally, the book features a tribute to several of the talented artists and craftspeople who were with Hagen-Renaker pottery since the early 1950s. Nearly 500 images fill this book, along with detailed, informative text and suggested prices to enhance the value of this reference.