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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 by Anna Branford is a charming children's book that encourages creativity and imagination. It follows the adventures of Violet, a young girl with a passion for crafting small and delightful objects. As Violet immerses herself in her artistic projects, she learns meaningful life lessons about friendship, family, and the joy of creating something special from ordinary items.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate stories that celebrate creativity, friendship, and the joy of making things by hand. With its delightful characters and imaginative projects, it offers an engaging way for young readers and their families to explore the world of arts and crafts together.

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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.

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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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

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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