Helen Bradford Books

*Greeting cards are a popular project for cross-stitching enthusiasts *This creative guide bridges the gap between cardmaking and cross stitch, two perennially popular crafts For crafters who like to create personalized greetings, and for cross stitchers who like to bring their art to cardmaking, comes Sue Cook's Crafting Cross Stitch Cards, a collection of over 200 charted designs for a range of holidays and celebrations--from new babies and bon voyage parties, to age-specific birthdays, to the 4th of July and Thanksgiving. Readers will also learn how to add embellishments to their works--enhancing already beautiful quick-to-stitch cards or tags, or meaningful photo albums, ring pillows, or gift bags.

Focusing on the essential skills for language and literacy, this book addresses the critical need for nurturing children's early communication. It provides practitioners with both challenges and support, emphasizing the importance of fostering children's interactions with others. Through practical guidance, it aims to enhance the development of effective communication in young learners.

Charts the growth and evolution of Girl Guides from the home makers' of the past, through to modern Girl Guides and Girl Scouts who now cover STEM subjects, design, web creation and future careers in tech.

This social history explores the aftermath of the tragedy, looking at themes such as poverty, bereavement, grief and survival.

The third installment in the fourth series of CAMathories(TM) Folktale Mathematics(TM) combines engaging storytelling with mathematical concepts, designed to make learning fun and accessible. Through folktales, readers are introduced to various math challenges that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. This educational approach not only enhances math skills but also immerses readers in cultural narratives, making it a unique blend of entertainment and learning.

The story explores the journey of the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed from England to America in search of a fresh start. It highlights their challenging experiences and the eventual establishment of their new life in an unfamiliar land, capturing the essence of resilience and hope during the early days of Thanksgiving.

"This book explores creative development in babies, and shows how practitioners can support even the youngest child's natural curiosity and help them to develop their ideas, thoughts and feelings. It provides engaging, cost effective and achievable activity ideas to support the developing creative mind covering the outdoors, communication and language, personal, social and emotional development and physical development. Including discussion boxes, case studies and reflective points in every chapter, Day offers guidance and insight into key topics and well-known theories, including:

Bikepacking England by Emma Kingston contains twenty great multi-day off-road cycling adventures across England, including the Peak District, Jurassic Coast, South Downs, Lake District and Dartmoor. Illustrated with stunning action photography and overview mapping; downloadable GPX files are also included.

"Excellent support for trainee and practising early years practitioners, combining evidence-based principles with practical advice and examples to help you get to grips with the realities of working in an early years setting"-- Provided by publisher

Bikepacking Wales by Emma Kingston contains 18 multi-day mountain bike adventures across Wales. Each route includes a route description, points of interest along the route, food recommendations and accommodation options, in addition to stunning photography and overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available.