Art and Craft - Children's Activity Books - Buster Books UK

How to Draw a Mermaid and Other Cute Creatures

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:59:14 +0000

Learn how to draw mermaids and other adorable creatures in Lulu Mayo’s unique and quirky style, using simple shapes and easy-to-follow steps.

From a magical mermicorn and a friendly narwhal to a puppy cupid and a panda cupcake, these cute creations are loads of fun to draw. The book demonstrates how to create quirky kawaii-style characters in an easy, step-by-step way that will also have readers coming up with their own cute characters in no time.

Using simple shapes, illustrator Lulu Mayo explains how to draw each mythical, magical or just plain marvellous creature. Her 30 imaginative creations are sure to keep budding artists entertained and inspired to dream up their very own weird and wonderful characters.

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Draw Everything in 5 Simple Steps

alex — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:36:58 +0000

Draw beautiful pictures in five simple steps in this inspirational draw-in book.

Each page features a drawing project with a step-by-step guide on the left-hand page and a blank page on the right for drawing. With over 35 drawing projects, this book will keep the creative juices flowing, and teach children how to draw delightfully decorative animals, patterns and flowers.

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A History of Art in 21 Cats

alex — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:35:53 +0000

Art history has been given a fun feline makeover.

Discover the basics of important art movements through a host of beautifully illustrated cats, each one inspired by a specific period in art history. From Surrealism to Cubism, Abstract Expressionism to Ancient Egyptian art, these creative cats will introduce you to key themes and provide you with all of the inspiration you need if you want to create your own version.

Each illustrated cat comes with an overview of the art movement that it represents, plus a breakdown of the cats features, explaining the relevance of each. Accompanied by fun, informative captions, each element – from faces and fur to patterns, shapes and colours – provides a quirky, accessible insight into the history of art.

More than just a reference book, A History of Art in 21 Cats is perfect for art enthusiasts and cat lovers alike.

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The Book of Me

alex — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:10:29 +0000

Through creative exercises and mini-journals, discover your unique, multi-faceted self.

With short introductory narratives, and trigger headings to provoke thought, creativity and self-awareness, The Book of Me is a celebration of individuality and a chance to take stock of your life, your dreams and goals, and reflect on what’s truly important to you.

It is also a soothing guide to self-compassion and kindness, and a journal to reference now and in the future for maintaining wellbeing and self-care.

Through free-expression, words and pictures, and inspired by the vibrant full colour illustrations – really get to know yourself in this beautifully designed and illustrated creative journal – to keep and reference, and to gift to a loved one.

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Geomorphia

alex — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:27:45 +0000

Enter the strange natural world of epic doodler Kerby Rosanes, where animals and scenes from the natural world morph and explode into majestic, geographic detail.

Meet animals that morph from waterfalls and whirlwinds, firey foxes that erupt from volcanoes and fairy-tale castles that grow out of crystal foundations – all for you to bring to life in colour.

As an extra challenge, seek out the search items at the back of the book. There’s more to discover within these pages than you ever dreamed possible.

Kerby's skills have earned him a solid fan base. His 'Sketchy Stories' Facebook page has more than 1,500,000 likes, he has had 380,000 project views on Behance and his incredible website (www.kerbyrosanes.com) is getting more and more hits by the day.

Other books in the colouring series include:

9781910552070 Animorphia
9781910552148 Imagimorphia
9781910552261 Mythomorphia
9781910552865 Fantomorphia

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Maybe the Moon

alex — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:26:35 +0000

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Jungle Pops

alex — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:56:31 +0000

Beautifully illustrated by emerging talent Natasha Durley, children can bring the jungle to life with this collection of beautiful press-out animal models to create. Colouring them in is a fun extra!

Each simple design is reversible, with a fully coloured animal on one side. On the reverse, the same design is repeated in black line for children to colour. From a mighty lion to a striking tiger, and a characterful orangutan to a colourful giraffe, there’s a whole host of characters to discover. Fun facts accompany each animal.

The book also features two background scenes to display the completed models against.

Model list:
Leopard
Giraffe
Gorilla
Tiger
Rhinoceros
Zebra
Giant Anteater
Elephant
Lion
Orangutan
Toucan
Hippopotamus

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Dino Pops

alex — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:56:33 +0000

Through dramatic and striking illustrations from artist Jonathan Woodward, children can explore the prehistoric world and bring dinosaurs back to life with this collection of incredible press-out models to create. Colouring them in is a fun extra!

Each simple design is reversible, with a fully coloured dinosaur on one side. On the reverse, the same design is repeated in black line for children to colour. From a stomping Stegosaurus to a terrific Triceraptops, there’s a whole host of characters to meet. Fun facts accompany each dinosaur.

The book also features two background scenes to display the completed models against.

Model list:
Triceratops
Pteranodon
Spinosaurus
Liopleurodon
Stegosaurus
Velociraptor
Brachiosaurus
Tyrannosaurus
Ankylosaurus
Oviraptor
Iguanodon
Parasaurolophus

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I Heart Easter

alex — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:46:02 +0000

Perfect to entertain kids over the Easter break, this pocket-sized colouring book is filled with decorative eggs, spring flowers, fluffy bunnies, chicks and other cute animals.

A festive addition to Buster's I Heart … Colouring series with a pretty foiled cover. A timely till-point purchase, I Heart Easter is sure to be an egg-citing gift.

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I am a Wonder Woman

alex — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:19:25 +0000

An inspirational look at some of the most amazing women in history, complete with creative fill-in elements to spark imagination.

Every page of this book is filled with aspirational and astounding stories about the most influential women to have ever lived. What’s more, readers can step into the lives of these inspirational figures with unique activities, creative questions to answer and captivating topics to give thought to.

With quirky artwork to bring each story to life, readers can travel the globe and discover remarkable women from across the world, from every kind of profession, with every kind of talent. From American aviator Amelia Earhart and Danish spy Brita Tott, to the Polish physicist Marie Curie and Mexican activist Eufrosina Cruz.

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