Author: Andy Seed
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510754733
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Have fun and stay busy all winter with loads of games, quizzes, challenges, and activities! Christmas is everyone's favorite time of year. It's a time of giving, unwrapping, eating, and enjoying fun movies that you've already seen a dozen times. But it is also a time of waiting and traveling, which can definitely get a bit boring. Those long lines to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, or driving to visit family, can seem to drag on forever! But look no further because Andy Seed's Anti-Boredom Christmas Book will cure all those Christmas boredom blues! Inside you'll find dozens of projects, trivia, games, challenges, and activities, including: How to say "snow" in eighteen different languages Christmas-themed jokes and riddles Silly parodies of Christmas carols Instructions for making paper snowflakes Names for Santa Claus in thirteen different countries Incredible trivia about Christmas trees Christmas jumbles and word searches How to create the best snowman ever Wintery memory games Fun facts about Christmas postage stamps Christmas-themed "would you rather?" questions Christmas movie trivia and quizzes Instructions for making your own ornaments How to create your own Christmas card In addition to tons of activities, several blank pages in the back of the book leave plenty of room to scribble, doodle, and draw. This fantastically festive, witty, and wacky book is bursting full of laugh-out-loud facts, games, quizzes, plus heaps more for hours of fun. Packed full of hilarious artwork, this book provides hours of festive fun. So this Christmas season, get festive and turn up the Fun-o-Meter to the max!
The Anti-Boredom Christmas Book
Author: Andy Seed
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510754733
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Have fun and stay busy all winter with loads of games, quizzes, challenges, and activities! Christmas is everyone's favorite time of year. It's a time of giving, unwrapping, eating, and enjoying fun movies that you've already seen a dozen times. But it is also a time of waiting and traveling, which can definitely get a bit boring. Those long lines to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, or driving to visit family, can seem to drag on forever! But look no further because Andy Seed's Anti-Boredom Christmas Book will cure all those Christmas boredom blues! Inside you'll find dozens of projects, trivia, games, challenges, and activities, including: How to say "snow" in eighteen different languages Christmas-themed jokes and riddles Silly parodies of Christmas carols Instructions for making paper snowflakes Names for Santa Claus in thirteen different countries Incredible trivia about Christmas trees Christmas jumbles and word searches How to create the best snowman ever Wintery memory games Fun facts about Christmas postage stamps Christmas-themed "would you rather?" questions Christmas movie trivia and quizzes Instructions for making your own ornaments How to create your own Christmas card In addition to tons of activities, several blank pages in the back of the book leave plenty of room to scribble, doodle, and draw. This fantastically festive, witty, and wacky book is bursting full of laugh-out-loud facts, games, quizzes, plus heaps more for hours of fun. Packed full of hilarious artwork, this book provides hours of festive fun. So this Christmas season, get festive and turn up the Fun-o-Meter to the max!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510754733
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Have fun and stay busy all winter with loads of games, quizzes, challenges, and activities! Christmas is everyone's favorite time of year. It's a time of giving, unwrapping, eating, and enjoying fun movies that you've already seen a dozen times. But it is also a time of waiting and traveling, which can definitely get a bit boring. Those long lines to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, or driving to visit family, can seem to drag on forever! But look no further because Andy Seed's Anti-Boredom Christmas Book will cure all those Christmas boredom blues! Inside you'll find dozens of projects, trivia, games, challenges, and activities, including: How to say "snow" in eighteen different languages Christmas-themed jokes and riddles Silly parodies of Christmas carols Instructions for making paper snowflakes Names for Santa Claus in thirteen different countries Incredible trivia about Christmas trees Christmas jumbles and word searches How to create the best snowman ever Wintery memory games Fun facts about Christmas postage stamps Christmas-themed "would you rather?" questions Christmas movie trivia and quizzes Instructions for making your own ornaments How to create your own Christmas card In addition to tons of activities, several blank pages in the back of the book leave plenty of room to scribble, doodle, and draw. This fantastically festive, witty, and wacky book is bursting full of laugh-out-loud facts, games, quizzes, plus heaps more for hours of fun. Packed full of hilarious artwork, this book provides hours of festive fun. So this Christmas season, get festive and turn up the Fun-o-Meter to the max!
The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories
Author: Jessica Harrison
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241396719
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The perfect gift this Christmas season: a generous selection of some of the greatest festive stories of all time This is a collection of the most magical, moving, chilling and surprising Christmas stories from around the world, taking us from frozen Nordic woods to glittering Paris, a New York speakeasy to an English country house, bustling Lagos to midnight mass in Rio, and even outer space. Here are classic tales from writers including Truman Capote, Shirley Jackson, Dylan Thomas, Saki and Chekhov, as well as little-known treasures such as Italo Calvino's wry sideways look at Christmas consumerism, Wolfdietrich Schnurre's story of festive ingenuity in Berlin, Selma Lagerlof's enchanted forest in Sweden, and Irène Nemerovsky's dark family portrait. Featuring santas, ghosts, trolls, unexpected guests, curmudgeons and miracles, here is Christmas as imagined by some of the greatest short story writers of all time.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241396719
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The perfect gift this Christmas season: a generous selection of some of the greatest festive stories of all time This is a collection of the most magical, moving, chilling and surprising Christmas stories from around the world, taking us from frozen Nordic woods to glittering Paris, a New York speakeasy to an English country house, bustling Lagos to midnight mass in Rio, and even outer space. Here are classic tales from writers including Truman Capote, Shirley Jackson, Dylan Thomas, Saki and Chekhov, as well as little-known treasures such as Italo Calvino's wry sideways look at Christmas consumerism, Wolfdietrich Schnurre's story of festive ingenuity in Berlin, Selma Lagerlof's enchanted forest in Sweden, and Irène Nemerovsky's dark family portrait. Featuring santas, ghosts, trolls, unexpected guests, curmudgeons and miracles, here is Christmas as imagined by some of the greatest short story writers of all time.
Not Buying It
Author: Judith Levine
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743269365
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This cold-turkey confession by an award-winning journalist follows her progress--and inevitable relapses--over an entire year of not spending.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743269365
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This cold-turkey confession by an award-winning journalist follows her progress--and inevitable relapses--over an entire year of not spending.
The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff
Author: Andy Seed
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408867397
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
This laugh-out-loud book is bursting with lists, facts, jokes and funny true stories all about silly people, silly animals, silly inventions, silly names and much more. Discover The Great Stink, the man who ate a bike, a girl really called Lorna Mower and a sofa that can do 101mph. Find out about famous pranks, crazy festivals, nutty cats, gross foods, epic sports fails, ludicrously silly words and really rubbish predictions. There are even lots of great silly things to do. Unmissable!
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408867397
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
This laugh-out-loud book is bursting with lists, facts, jokes and funny true stories all about silly people, silly animals, silly inventions, silly names and much more. Discover The Great Stink, the man who ate a bike, a girl really called Lorna Mower and a sofa that can do 101mph. Find out about famous pranks, crazy festivals, nutty cats, gross foods, epic sports fails, ludicrously silly words and really rubbish predictions. There are even lots of great silly things to do. Unmissable!
The Anti-Boredom Book of Brilliant Things to Do
Author: Andy Seed
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510754946
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Games, quizzes, challenges, and activities to help kids have fun, beat boredom, and stay busy anytime and anywhere! Jam-packed with witty jokes, mind-boggling puzzles and challenges, wacky ideas, silly questions, fun quizzes, and interesting list this book is perfect for those times when you don't anything to do. With more than a hundred different activities, it's guaranteed to keep you amused for hours! The Anti-Boredom Book of Brilliant Things to Do is divided into various themes with lots of different things to do for each one. There are creative activities, items to choose and score, riddles to solve, games, and loads of funny stuff! Some of those things include: Design an awesome, one-of-a-kind sandwich "Would you rather?" sports questions Create some crazy names for an imaginary friend Learn some cool slang for "money" List the craziest pets you can imagine Rate popular music genres Trivia about classic movies and TV shows Write your own school report Quiz to choose your dream job How to say "cell phone" in eleven different languages And more! Even though real life is filled with plenty of action, sometimes you find yourself sitting through a never-ending car ride, waiting on a long line, or with a couple hours with nothing planned, take the time to boost your skills. Sharpen up your imagination, prepare to have a laugh, gather your friends and family, and get ready to never be bored again!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510754946
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Games, quizzes, challenges, and activities to help kids have fun, beat boredom, and stay busy anytime and anywhere! Jam-packed with witty jokes, mind-boggling puzzles and challenges, wacky ideas, silly questions, fun quizzes, and interesting list this book is perfect for those times when you don't anything to do. With more than a hundred different activities, it's guaranteed to keep you amused for hours! The Anti-Boredom Book of Brilliant Things to Do is divided into various themes with lots of different things to do for each one. There are creative activities, items to choose and score, riddles to solve, games, and loads of funny stuff! Some of those things include: Design an awesome, one-of-a-kind sandwich "Would you rather?" sports questions Create some crazy names for an imaginary friend Learn some cool slang for "money" List the craziest pets you can imagine Rate popular music genres Trivia about classic movies and TV shows Write your own school report Quiz to choose your dream job How to say "cell phone" in eleven different languages And more! Even though real life is filled with plenty of action, sometimes you find yourself sitting through a never-ending car ride, waiting on a long line, or with a couple hours with nothing planned, take the time to boost your skills. Sharpen up your imagination, prepare to have a laugh, gather your friends and family, and get ready to never be bored again!
The Anti-Boredom Book of Brilliant Outdoor Things to Do
Author: Andy Seed
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510759719
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Have fun and stay busy outside with loads of games, quizzes, challenges, and activities. Even though real life is filled with plenty of action, sometimes you find yourself sitting around the house bugging your parents, re-watching old television shows, or with a couple hours with nothing planned. This book is perfect for those times when you don't have anything to do and want to get outside. It’s jam packed with witty jokes, mind-boggling puzzles and challenges, wacky ideas, silly questions, fun quizzes, and interesting lists. With more than a hundred different activities, it's guaranteed to keep you amused for ages! The Anti-Boredom Book of Brilliant Outdoor Things to Do is divided into various themes with lots of different things to do for each one. There are creative activities, items to choose and score, riddles to solve, games, and loads of funny stuff! Some of those things include: How to design and build an outdoor fort Plan a picnic How to make a giant bubble wand Photo challenges How to use a map and compass Easy to spot constellations How to hunt for fossils at the beach How to make an obstacle course Nature themed puns How to make a snow maze And more! So sharpen up your imagination, gather your friends and family, head outside, and get ready to never be bored again!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510759719
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Have fun and stay busy outside with loads of games, quizzes, challenges, and activities. Even though real life is filled with plenty of action, sometimes you find yourself sitting around the house bugging your parents, re-watching old television shows, or with a couple hours with nothing planned. This book is perfect for those times when you don't have anything to do and want to get outside. It’s jam packed with witty jokes, mind-boggling puzzles and challenges, wacky ideas, silly questions, fun quizzes, and interesting lists. With more than a hundred different activities, it's guaranteed to keep you amused for ages! The Anti-Boredom Book of Brilliant Outdoor Things to Do is divided into various themes with lots of different things to do for each one. There are creative activities, items to choose and score, riddles to solve, games, and loads of funny stuff! Some of those things include: How to design and build an outdoor fort Plan a picnic How to make a giant bubble wand Photo challenges How to use a map and compass Easy to spot constellations How to hunt for fossils at the beach How to make an obstacle course Nature themed puns How to make a snow maze And more! So sharpen up your imagination, gather your friends and family, head outside, and get ready to never be bored again!
Willy Wonka's Everlasting Book of Fun
Author: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593519248
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
How do you make a chocolate milkshake? You give it a fright! Keep boredom at bay with Willy Wonka as your host in Willy Wonka's Everlasting Book of Fun. Filled with practical jokes, activities, and fun recipes for any occassion, this book is perfect for fans who want to bring the excitement of the Chocolate Factory to life!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593519248
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
How do you make a chocolate milkshake? You give it a fright! Keep boredom at bay with Willy Wonka as your host in Willy Wonka's Everlasting Book of Fun. Filled with practical jokes, activities, and fun recipes for any occassion, this book is perfect for fans who want to bring the excitement of the Chocolate Factory to life!
A Giant Dose of Gross
Author: Andy Seed
Publisher: QEB Publishing
ISBN: 0711243514
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Nature's most disgusting creatures take center stage, in this humorous but enlightening collection of downright disgusting creatures. From puking vultures and farting goats to stinky opossums who pretend to be dead, this title will include disgusting facts exploring each animal’s unusual skills and how they use them to survive. Humorous illustrations celebrating weird and wonderful creatures will delight any child with an interest in animals and nature, particularly those with a fondness for the grosser things in life.
Publisher: QEB Publishing
ISBN: 0711243514
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Nature's most disgusting creatures take center stage, in this humorous but enlightening collection of downright disgusting creatures. From puking vultures and farting goats to stinky opossums who pretend to be dead, this title will include disgusting facts exploring each animal’s unusual skills and how they use them to survive. Humorous illustrations celebrating weird and wonderful creatures will delight any child with an interest in animals and nature, particularly those with a fondness for the grosser things in life.
Unbored
Author: Joshua Glenn
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408830256
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Unbored is the book every modern child needs. Brilliantly walking the line between cool and constructive, it's crammed with activities that are not only fun and doable but that also get kids standing on their own two feet. If you're a kid, you can: -- Build a tipi or an igloo -- Learn to knit -- Take stuff apart and fix it -- Find out how to be constructively critical -- Film a stop-action movie or edit your own music -- Do parkour like James Bond -- Make a little house for a mouse from lollipop sticks -- Be independent! Catch a bus solo or cook yourself lunch -- Make a fake exhaust for your bike so it sounds like you're revving up a motorcycle -- Design a board game -- Go camping (or glamping) -- Plan a road trip -- Get proactive and support the causes you care about -- Develop your taste and decorate your own room -- Make a rocket from a coke bottle -- Play farting games There are gross facts and fascinating stories, reports on what stuff is like (home schooling, working in an office...), Q&As with inspiring grown-ups, extracts from classic novels, lists of useful resources and best ever lists like the top clean rap songs, stop-motion movies or books about rebellion. Just as kids begin to disappear into their screens, here is a book that encourages them to use those tech skills to be creative, try new things and change the world. And it gets parents to join in. Unbored is fully illustrated, easy to use and appealing to young and old, girl and boy. Parents will be comforted by its anti-perfectionist spirit and humour. Kids will just think it's brilliant.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408830256
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Unbored is the book every modern child needs. Brilliantly walking the line between cool and constructive, it's crammed with activities that are not only fun and doable but that also get kids standing on their own two feet. If you're a kid, you can: -- Build a tipi or an igloo -- Learn to knit -- Take stuff apart and fix it -- Find out how to be constructively critical -- Film a stop-action movie or edit your own music -- Do parkour like James Bond -- Make a little house for a mouse from lollipop sticks -- Be independent! Catch a bus solo or cook yourself lunch -- Make a fake exhaust for your bike so it sounds like you're revving up a motorcycle -- Design a board game -- Go camping (or glamping) -- Plan a road trip -- Get proactive and support the causes you care about -- Develop your taste and decorate your own room -- Make a rocket from a coke bottle -- Play farting games There are gross facts and fascinating stories, reports on what stuff is like (home schooling, working in an office...), Q&As with inspiring grown-ups, extracts from classic novels, lists of useful resources and best ever lists like the top clean rap songs, stop-motion movies or books about rebellion. Just as kids begin to disappear into their screens, here is a book that encourages them to use those tech skills to be creative, try new things and change the world. And it gets parents to join in. Unbored is fully illustrated, easy to use and appealing to young and old, girl and boy. Parents will be comforted by its anti-perfectionist spirit and humour. Kids will just think it's brilliant.
The Silly Book of Weird and Wacky Words
Author: Andy Seed
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408866854
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Do you know what 'park your jam on the frog' means? Fancy some ognib? What rhymes with 'circus'? ...plus many more amazing things you never knew about words. Have hours of fun wixing up your murds with this hilarious book, packed full of rhymes, puns, games, jokes, gibberish and more.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408866854
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Do you know what 'park your jam on the frog' means? Fancy some ognib? What rhymes with 'circus'? ...plus many more amazing things you never knew about words. Have hours of fun wixing up your murds with this hilarious book, packed full of rhymes, puns, games, jokes, gibberish and more.