Introducing children to legends, lore, and magical ideas for self discovery, the books and kits provided here offer a variety of activities for children (and parents!) to explore. The books offered lead them to discover of Celtic Arts and Design and the use of the Mandala for coloring, meditation, as well as Dragons, Unicorns and other creatures of lore.
Fabulous animals, specters from the shadow world, nature spirits, and sacred beings: these are the monstrous, marvelous, and mythic creatures that have come down to us in folklore and legend. Some probably have their origins in reality; others spring completely from the imagination—and they are all here, in this stunningly illustrated bible. It’s rich in history and images, and international in scope, covering dragons and serpents; weird insects like the Aztec Itzpapalotl; zombies, golems, and banshees; the watery Undine; the Monkey King, Sun Wukong; and much, much more. A fascinating and informative work.
Even children need to learn ways to calm and center themselves. With its hands-on exercises, Teach Your Child Meditation gives kids ages 5-12 important tools to relieve anxiety, cultivate mindfulness, and gain confidence. More than 70 illustrated exercises—which all have fun names like “Funny Bunny Breath” and “Elephant Shower”—are organized to highlight their special benefits: choose from such categories as “Hocus Pocus, I Can Focus,” “The Chill Zone,” “Stress Busters,” or a section with group exercises that teachers and parents alike will love. Whether the goal is for a child to sleep better, concentrate before a big test or game, or enjoy some much-needed relaxation, this guide helps anyone who loves and plays with children to introduce them to the many benefits of meditation.
With plenty of activities to entertain children for hours, this book is a delight for every dragon fan! Play a game of Dragons and Maidens, make a knight’s sword, decorate dragon eggs, complete a dramatic scene with stencils, and create a potion that turns dragons friendly. The stickers, dragon-model pieces, pullout “dragon scale” pages, and coloring tricks and puzzles are sure to enthrall kids.
Brighten your days with the magic of color! Featuring the expressive artwork of six popular Llewellyn artists, this coloring book will take you to an enchanted realm of reverie and quiet pleasure. Includes more than 60 colorable pictures of witch's potions, ancient rituals, magical symbols, and more. Each page has perforated edges for easy removal and is suitable for display in a standard frame.
Dive into the macabre, mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales with popular coloring book artist Odessa Begay (Little Birds). Inspired by Poe’s beloved stories, Begay has created images that reference settings, motifs, and details that fans will recognize.
A compendium of monsters, critters, and mythical creatures to color. Filled with mythical monsters from around the world, The Book of Beasts will take young readers on an epic coloring quest through ancient lands and lore. As they fill in the pages, children will encounter creatures from Aboriginal, African, Mesoamerican, Greek, Roman, Indian, Norse, Chinese, and Japanese tales. On the back of each page, kids will find background on the beasts in the book.
Kids can sail with the Vikings—and complete fun activities with more than 150 colorful stickers of figures, weapons, clothing, jewelry, and artifacts. The exciting journey takes them on board a "dragon ship" and into a longhouse, and introduces warriors and noblewomen. Every page is filled with fascinating details and information, making this an easy, entertaining way to learn while playing.
Inspired by Asian folklore (Moon Rabbit) and the films of Studio Ghibli, this magical tale follows a young girl who befriends the “moon rabbit” and accompanies him on a nighttime adventure through otherworldly landscapes. Parents and children alike will be mesmerized by the enchanting illustrations and a soothing bedtime story that explores the power of imagination, the importance of friendship, and the beauty of the natural world.
Charm bags, also known as mojo bags and gris-gris bags, may be the most popular style of amulet or talisman in the world today. Around the globe, they are crafted by people from many cultures and spiritual traditions and are created for many purposes. Until now there has been no definitive guide to the art of creating these magical power objects. The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags remedies this situation. Author Elhoim Leafar provides an introduction to the topic in this clear, focused book of practical magic, which features detailed instructions for making these bags. The strongest amulets are those you make yourself, and The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags shows you how. The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags contains 100 formulas intended for various purposes including love, luck, success, happiness, health, wealth, protection, prosperity, and the attainment of goals and desires. Based on an eclectic blend of Wicca, hoodoo, and Latin American folk magic, the book also contains extensive lists of herbs, gems and minerals, essential oils, astrological positions, and colors that contribute to making your own personal amulets. Instructions for casting circles and how to charge your charm bags are also included. Paperback.
Kids can’t get enough of unicorns! Associated with all things sweet and pretty, they’re everyone’s favorite imaginary creature. Packed with gorgeous illustrations, puzzles, games, and fun things to do, The Unicorn Creativity Book will inspire every unicorn-loving kid. Figure out your unicorn name and draw a self-portrait. Decorate a magical scene of unicorns at twilight. Use the themed pullout paper for colorful projects. More than 150 stickers, plus cut-outs and rainbow-print craft paper, make this activity book a must-have!
Unicorns love playing hide-and-seek . . . and they’re asking eagle-eyed kids to join the game! Come along and try to spot every one of these magical animals—Ruby, Blossom, Starburst, Leaf, Snowflake, Luna, and Amethyst—as they go on a world tour. The 17 different fabulous destinations range from London, Paris, and Venice to Giza, Egypt, and Santa Cruz, California. You’ll even visit a movie set and go under the sea! Fans of the first Where’s the Unicorn? will have just as much fun with this follow-up. All the answers are in the back, along with a “Spotter’s Checklist” of additional things to find.
Unicorns love playing hide-and-seek—but when Leaf, Ruby, Snowflake, Blossom, Luna, Stardust, and Amethyst run out of new places to hide in Rainbow Valley, they decide to leave home for new adventures. See if you can spot every one of these seven beautiful animals as they sightsee in the city, join a mountain bike race, rock out at a music festival, spend a day in the museum, and more!
For the first time, our incredibly popular "Where's the...?" series gets a girl-power twist with an all-female cast. Molly, Grandma, and the ever-faithful dog, Pebbles, go on an epic voyage to find fairies. But where are the magical creatures hiding? Only Pebbles can tell … Each page in this deluxe book is embossed, encouraging little hands to seek out tactile spots as they count more than 100 fairies.
Bring unicorns to life, with color and sparkle! The esteemed Magical Unicorn Society records all there is to know about these beautiful creatures, and has shared some of its favorite facts and images in this stunning collection. Breathtaking black-and-white drawings capture seven unicorn families in their various habitats, from flowery woodlands to snowy glaciers. Readers will love letting their imagination and creativity soar!
This beautiful collection is more than a coloring book . . . it's also a spellbook of powerful magick. Inside, you'll find colorable picture spells for love, confidence, inspiration, luck, strength, and more. Each spell is thoughtfully composed with powerful symbols that help you focus while spellcasting. These lovely and powerful images make magick fun!
One night, when the moon is shining and a dormouse is having fun with the fireflies, she spots a gentle glow in the woods. The light comes from a golden star that has fallen to Earth and needs to get back home. Dormouse and her woodland friends do their best to help the star return to the sky, but one by one they fail and the star grows paler and paler. Will the mysterious Frog finally succeed? Filled with atmospheric illustrations and soothing, dreamlike text, this heartwarming picture book will enchant children. 10 1/4" x 10 1/2" hard cover book by Wechterowitz & Minor with 32 pages.
Color fearsome dragons from world mythology and see if you can find the key to a treasure hidden on every spread! It’s a creative way to relax and unwind, free your mind, and develop your creative focus. Your inner artist will love every page. 8 1/4" x 11 1/4" soft cover book.
SHAZAAM! The 600-year-old Wizard is back, and he's conjured a fantastic companion to the Book of Wizard Crafts and Book of Wizard Parties. Best of all, he wants YOU to become his apprentice. So gather your bag of tricks and keep the magic going by learning an international array of show-stopping sleights of hand. Show off with The Card that Changes Its Spots; then change one thing into another; make objects fly, defy gravity, zip invisibly from one spot to another; and more! And remember, magic can happen anywhere, not just onstage. This is a 8" x 8.8" hardcover book with 144 pages.
Every sorcerer worth his wand knows you don't spend all your time doing good deeds and making magic by yourself. You get together with other magicians to have fun, too! So the Wizard is sharing his tricks for throwing great theme parties and seasonal celebrations. Construct a Throne of the Realm for Merlin's Birthday Parley, build a Merry Maypole for a Welcome Springtime Fairy Frolic, munch marvelous Mandrake Cupcakes, and much more! A 8" x 9" hard cover book with 143 pages.
Gather close and let the Wizard tell you all of his secrets, for contained within these enchanting pages is everything you need to know to become the next great wizard, including directions for crafting a selection of marvelous gear, room decorations, concoctions, and good-luck spells. Silently disappear and reappear in a hooded cloak as light as butterfly wings. Time the simmering of potions with an hourglass pendant. Broaden your powers by whipping up such hard-to-find wizardly supplies as Mermaid Gas Bubbles and Eye of Newt, plus potent slimes and potions. And just for fun and a few shivers, the Wizard shares myths and legends of centuries past along with spine-tingling adventures of his own. A 8" x 9" hard cover book with 144 pages.
