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How to Make Small Things with Violet Mackerel
Series: Violet Mackerel
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How to Make Small Things with Violet Mackerel
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Packed full of crafty ideas and lots of thinking outside the square! All of the fun and small things Violet shows you how to make can easily be created with items you have at home!
How to Make Small Things with Violet Mackerel is a delightful guide that encourages creativity and resourcefulness, perfect for anyone looking to engage in imaginative projects.
Series: Violet Mackerel
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How to Make Small Things with Violet Mackerel
Packed full of crafty ideas and lots of thinking outside the square! All of the fun and small things Violet shows you how to make can easily be created with items you have at home! How to Make Small Things with Violet Mackerel is a delightful guide that encourages creativity and resourcefulness, perfect for anyone looking to engage in imaginative...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Violet Mackerel's Personal Space (Book 4)
Violet Mackerel has some good news and some not-so-good news. The good news is about Mum and Vincent! The not-so-good news is that they have to move house. Violet is trying to be brave, but sometimes leaving your personal space can be tricky.Hardback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery (Book 2)
Violet Mackerel has to have her tonsils out. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea. She prefers NOT to have things taken out. But the tonsils have to go. And that's okay, because maybe Violet will make the most remarkable recovery ever.Hardback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery (Book 2)
VIOLET MACKEREL has to have her tonsils out. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea. She prefers NOT to have things taken out. But the tonsils have to go. And that s okay, because maybe Violet will make the most REMARKABLE RECOVERY ever.Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Violet Mackerel's Natural Habitat (Book 3)
Violet Mackerel quite likes helping. She particularly likes to help small things. So when violet makes friends with a tiny ladybird called small gloria, she wants to give her a helping hand. But sometimes it's hard to know the best way to help a small thing - especially when it's not in its natural habitat.PaperbackSold Out -
Violet Mackerel's Helpful Suggestion (Book 7)
Our much loved Violet Mackerel is now in paperback!VIOLET MACKEREL is excited. Her best friend Rose is going on a trip to JAPAN. But Violet is going to miss her TERRIBLY. Six weeks is a long time. What if Rose FORGETS her? It may all be a SLIGHT DISASTER. Unless Violet can come up with a perfect plan and a...PaperbackSold Out -
Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot (Book 1)
Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot introduces us to Violet Mackerel, a warm and loveable character who is sure to capture your heart. Violet has her eye on a blue china bird at the Saturday markets, and it isn't just a passing fancy. For Violet, this marks the beginning of a very important idea. What she needs is a plot. A brilliant...HardbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
How to Make Small Things with Violet Mackerel by Anna Branford is praised for its step-by-step instructions and photographs for each activity, allowing for easy comprehension by children. The book encourages creativity and innovation, with sections prompting kids to think 'outside the square' by suggesting alternative materials and creative project variations. It is noted for its unique, gorgeous projects that break away from typical craft book offerings, with a design and durability that appeal to young crafters.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781925381689
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2016
Country: Australia
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sarah Davis
- Illustrated by Sarah Davis
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 278g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Anna Branford was born in the Isle of Man and spent her early childhood in Sudan and Papua New Guinea before moving to Australia. Creative writing was her favourite subject at school and she wrote stories in all these different countries. Anna is a doll maker and a sociology lecturer at Victoria University. Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot was her first published work for Walker Books Australia and was Honour book in the Children's Book Council of Australia, Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers Notable Books for 2011.
Sarah Davis grew up in New Zealand, wearing gumboots and falling in rivers. She worked as a secondary school teacher before moving to Sydney. Sarah is a very busy, award-winning artist who has collaborated with Sue Whiting on Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (New Frontier) and Jennifer Poulter Mending Lucille (Lothian), for which Sarah won the 2009 Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Crichton Award for Best New Illustrator. Most recently, Sarah’s title Fearless, written by Colin Thompson, was short-listed for the 2010 Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards. Violet Mackerel’s Brilliant Plot was also Honour book in the Children’s Book Council of Australia, Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers Notable Books for 2011.
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Violet Mackerel's Personal Space (Book 4)
Violet Mackerel has some good news and some not-so-good news. The good news is about Mum and Vincent! The not-so-good news is that they have to move house. Violet is trying to be brave, but sometimes leaving your personal space can be tricky.Hardback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery (Book 2)
Violet Mackerel has to have her tonsils out. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea. She prefers NOT to have things taken out. But the tonsils have to go. And that's okay, because maybe Violet will make the most remarkable recovery ever.Hardback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery (Book 2)
VIOLET MACKEREL has to have her tonsils out. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea. She prefers NOT to have things taken out. But the tonsils have to go. And that s okay, because maybe Violet will make the most REMARKABLE RECOVERY ever.Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Violet Mackerel's Natural Habitat (Book 3)
Violet Mackerel quite likes helping. She particularly likes to help small things. So when violet makes friends with a tiny ladybird called small gloria, she wants to give her a helping hand. But sometimes it's hard to know the best way to help a small thing - especially when it's not in its natural habitat.PaperbackSold Out -
Violet Mackerel's Helpful Suggestion (Book 7)
Our much loved Violet Mackerel is now in paperback!VIOLET MACKEREL is excited. Her best friend Rose is going on a trip to JAPAN. But Violet is going to miss her TERRIBLY. Six weeks is a long time. What if Rose FORGETS her? It may all be a SLIGHT DISASTER. Unless Violet can come up with a perfect plan and a...PaperbackSold Out -
Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot (Book 1)
Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot introduces us to Violet Mackerel, a warm and loveable character who is sure to capture your heart. Violet has her eye on a blue china bird at the Saturday markets, and it isn't just a passing fancy. For Violet, this marks the beginning of a very important idea. What she needs is a plot. A brilliant...HardbackSold Out
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