A Year and a Day, Issue 3: Squirrels and Nuts
AYAAD Issue 3
Regular price $22.50'Her chariot is an empty hazelnut, made by the joiner squirrel...'
Get cosy as the days grow shorter and nature paints the world in beautiful golds, reds and browns. This issue includes a scurry of squirrels and three nutty tales , each with three days worth of activities, including how to move like a squirrel, walnut-shell crafts, making a fishing fly, creating a shoe-box scene, hedgerow recipes and much more!
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
39 pages.
Printed in the UK.
A Year and a Day, Issue 5: Growing from Seed
AYAAD Issue 5
Regular price $22.50Spring has sprung, flowers are growing and fairies flit and flutter from leaf to petal. All around us, shoots are appearing from the earth, as if by magic. Discover tales of flowers and fairies, of growing the most beautiful thing, and of why the seasons change in this Spring 2021 issue from 'A Year and a Day'. Find out how to make seed paper, create a paper doll fairy, and learn how to draw a horse, amongst many other activities, including seasonal recipes, poems and poster pages.
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
43 pages.
Printed in the UK.
A Year and a Day, Issue 7: Briars and Quills
AYAAD Issue 7
Regular price $22.50Warning: handle this issue carefully or you might get pricked! Inside you will find three traditional tales with some spiky characters, thorny subjects and storylines that will wind their way like brambles into your head and your heart. The stories in this issue are:
Briar Rose
Hans My Hedgehog
The Raven and the Blackberries
And by the time you’ve trodden carefully through the thicket of pages, we think you’ll know how to..
... Make a hedgehog, at least three different ways
... Create a shadow puppet theatre
... Make ink from blackberries
... Draw a raven
... Identify a briar rose ... and much more!
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
39 pages.
Printed in the UK.
A Year and a Day, Issue 9: Pond Life
AYAAD Issue 9
Regular price $22.50'Croak, croak!' says the Frog, as he leaps out from the bog;
'Spring is near, I do declare, For the earth is warm and fair.'
Shoots are springing up out of the earth, birds are hopping from branch to nest, and frogs are jumping about in ponds. It can only mean one thing: Spring is here! In this issue find out what to do if a frog tries to sleep in your bed, how to find your reflection in a pond, and why a toad might rather fly than swim.
As well as getting to know some fairly froggy and soggy fairy stories, we hope that by the time you’ve read our magazine you will know how to:
Make a mini pond
Crystallise flowers
Create toad skin
Draw a willow warbler
Make a beanbag toad
Play leap frog
And much more!
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
39 pages.
Printed in the UK.
A Year and a Day, Issue 10: Sun
AYAAD Issue 10
Regular price $22.50"The Sun is here,
All the earth is bright.
The Sun is here,
The people walk while the place is light,
The earth is light."
(!kabbo of the San People)
It's our summer issue, and we sincerely hope that by the time you receive this magazine, the sun will be shining. But if the sky is looking a little grey, why not open up your magazine and let a little light into your life?
In this issue we include three stories all about the glory and power of the sun. Discover why sunflowers follow the sun, find out what's eating the sun during a solar eclipse and marvel at the sun shining out of an ancient armpit.
As well as enjoying the warm glow you'll get from our stories, by the time you have finished reading this magazine, we hope you'll know:
... And much more!
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
39 pages.
Printed in the UK.
A Year and a Day, Issue 11: Owl & Oak
AYAAD Issue 11
Regular price $22.50There was a wise owl who lived in an oak,
The more he heard, the less he spoke...
The nights are getting longer, the leaves on the trees are changing colour and there’s a definite chill in the air. These are all signs that summer is over and autumn has just begun. While you might be feeling sad about the loss of the warm and light summer days, a wise person once said that, ‘a change is as good as a rest.’ It’s good to remember that as the plants shed their seeds and leaves, a period of rest is about to begin for the natural world, a rest that will allow everything to grow once more when spring arrives. In this issue you will find three stories all about the wisdom of owls and the power of oak trees.
As well as gaining huge wisdom from these traditional stories, by the time you have finished reading this magazine, we hope you’ll know:
How to make ink out of oak galls
If owls really are the wisest birds
How to say ‘owl’ in other languages
Where a ‘chicken of the woods’ might be found
How to draw a fox
... And much more!
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
Printed in the UK.
A Year and a Day, Issue 12: Under Ground
AYAAD Issue 12
Regular price $22.50In the winter, it seems like the world is in a state of deep sleep. Trees are bare, many birds have migrated, some animals have gone into hibernation and most plants have died away. But under the earth, all is still busy, preparing for the spring to come, when seeds can unfold their roots and begin to grow again.
In this issue you will find three stories all connected to the life of the underground, a life that happens under our feet and out of sight, but one that is so important for all living creatures.
As well as opening up a whole new world of underground activity, we hope that by the time you finish reading this magazine you will also know how to:
- Make a toilet roll mole
- Create a wormery - including one you can eat!
- Identify burrowing animals
- Dig for treasure
- Charm worms
... And much more!
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
Printed in the UK.
A Year and a Day, Issue 14: Moor & Heath
AYAAD Issue 14
Regular price $22.50'Oh the summertime is coming, and the trees are sweetly blooming, where the wild mountain thyme, grows among the purple heather. Will ye go, lassie, go?'
In our summer issue we introduce you to a special landscape that is very close to our hearts: moor and heath. The moorland is a place of opposites: it is wild and tamed, thriving and barren, welcoming and dangerous. And this makes the perfect breeding ground for some of our most beguiling folk tales.
In this issue we include three stories all about the flora, fauna and folk of the moors:
The giants, Wade and Bell of the North York Moors, who shaped the land they lived upon, the 'piskies' of Dartmoor, who can be friend or foe to a moorland famer and the witches and willo-the-wisps of the Scottish heath, who can lure travellers into danger.
As well as discovering these wonderful traditional stories, we hope that by the time you have read this magazine, you will know how to:
- Draw a hare
- Build a drystone wall
- Identify and harvest seed from grasses
- Say the word for 'rabbit' in other languages
- Make a moorland dwelling
... And much more!
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
Printed in the UK.
A Year and a Day, Issue 16: Moon
AYAAD Issue 16
Regular price $22.50It's winter, and as the last leaves fall from the trees, and the nights are at their longest, the sky seems darker and wider than ever. On cold, crisp and cloudless nights, there's nothing better than a bit of moon-gazing. Since the beginning of time, humans have looked to the moon with wonder, and with a lingering question: what is it exactly that stares back at us?
In this issue, you will discover three stories that tell us something about the nature of the moon: its origin, its phases and whether it could be a place that humans could call home. And by the time you have read this magazine, we hope that you will be able to make a moon viewer, name the moon's phases, create a lunar calendar, draw the moon, craft a moon lantern... and much more!
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
~39 pages.
Printed in the UK.
Nature Anatomy Activity Book
ISBN 9781635867688
Regular price $16.99Bestselling author and illustrator Julia Rothman invites kids of all ages to engage with her acclaimed Nature Anatomy book through this companion activity book, featuring on-the-page creativity and learning activities, including matching challenges, word searches, drawing exercises, diary pages, and observational challenges.
In Julia Rothman's Nature Anatomy Activity Book, the author invites her many young fans to try their hand at identifying, drawing, and learning the parts and pieces of the natural world. Loaded with Rothman's original illustrations, the activity pages feature dozens of fun challenges. From labeling the parts of a tree to creating a cloud diary, identifying the sequence of the stages in a frog's life cycle, designing an original spider web, and learning to draw butterflies, Rothman's creative on-the-page quizzes, puzzles, and nature activities will pique the curiosity—and get the pencils moving—for kids of all ages.
Softcover, 64 pages.
20.3 x 0.6 x 25.4 cm.
Storey Publishing, 2024.
Reviews:
"Timely, important, and serious information does not have to be tough to digest. The latest book in Rothman's illustrated Anatomy series, is a spectacularly appealing overview of everything to do with the ocean that presents information with beauty and charm…This lovely book will appeal to readers of all ages, whether they want to sit and read or just dip their toes in. It should be in every library’s circulating collection." — Booklist
"As usual, the book did not disappoint: beautifully done illustrations about the ocean and everything living in it." — Book Riot
"The writing is clear, lively, and informative. Each spread is filled with a variety of colorful, appealing, and scientifically accurate drawings... A fact-filled, browsable title with strong visual appeal." — School Library Journal
About the Author:
Julia Rothman is an illustrator, pattern designer, and author. Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured biweekly in the Business section of the New York Times Sunday edition. In addition to working for clients such as City Target, the Washington Post, and MTA Arts & Design, she has her own lines of wallpaper, stationery, fabric, and dishware. Rothman has authored, coauthored, and illustrated twelve books including Ocean Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, Food Anatomy, and Farm Anatomy. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Ocean Anatomy Activity Book
ISBN 9781635867787
Regular price $16.99Kids aged 8 and up are invited to take a deep dive into the wonders of the ocean with Julia Rothman's Ocean Anatomy Activity Book. Based on Rothman's popular book Ocean Anatomy (with 102,000 copies in print), this interactive format features on-the-page word puzzles, mazes, drawing activities, craft projects, and much more. The book features Rothman's delightful illustrations throughout with activities such as identifying the parts of a crab, matching ocean creatures to their place in the tidal zones, helping the hermit crab through a maze to find his new home, and creating original sea shell shapes. From penguins and whales to barnacles and jellyfish, kids will love joining Rothman's colorful ocean exploration.
Softcover, 64 pages.
20.3 x 0.6 x 25.4 cm.
Storey Publishing, 2024.
Reviews:
"Timely, important, and serious information does not have to be tough to digest. The latest book in Rothman's illustrated Anatomy series, is a spectacularly appealing overview of everything to do with the ocean that presents information with beauty and charm…This lovely book will appeal to readers of all ages, whether they want to sit and read or just dip their toes in. It should be in every library’s circulating collection." — Booklist
"As usual, the book did not disappoint: beautifully done illustrations about the ocean and everything living in it." — Book Riot
"The writing is clear, lively, and informative. Each spread is filled with a variety of colorful, appealing, and scientifically accurate drawings... A fact-filled, browsable title with strong visual appeal." — School Library Journal
About the Author:
Julia Rothman is an illustrator, pattern designer, and author. Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured biweekly in the Business section of the New York Times Sunday edition. In addition to working for clients such as City Target, the Washington Post, and MTA Arts & Design, she has her own lines of wallpaper, stationery, fabric, and dishware. Rothman has authored, coauthored, and illustrated twelve books including Ocean Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, Food Anatomy, and Farm Anatomy. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
M is for Money
ISBN 9781585368174
Regular price $25.99 Sale price $16.50 Save 37%An Economist Alphabet
Written by Debbie and Michael Shoulders and Illustrated by Marty Kelley
This alphabet book brings the topic of economics down to a child's level, using tangible examples and scenarios to explain complex ideas. M is for Money uses snappy rhymes and expository text to introduce subjects ranging from supply and demand to taxes. Dynamic and witty artwork brings each topic to life.
Recommended for ages 9-12 years.
Hardcover, 32 pages.
9" H x 11" W x 1" L
Sleeping Bear Press.
Grapat Wood Dear Universe
GRAPAT 24-255
Regular price $70.00 Sale price $63.00 Save 10%Explore the outer space with our planets. Besides being objects for open-ended play, the planets also work as a perfect addition to our weekly calendar. As the days of the week were originally named after planets, can you match them all.
The Dear Universe contains more than 40 wooden pieces / sizes from 12mm in diameter to 45mm in diameter. This set can be combined with the weekly calendar 17-168 (sold separately).
Recommended for ages 3+.
GRAPAT provides material without instructions, open-ended and autonomous play. Their only premise is to let children play, slowly, without time limits. Grapat hand crafts materials that encourage, invite and stimulate the creation of invented little worlds. Grapat is made following traditional processes, in the old way, with thick soft raw materials, natural dyes which let the wood veins be seen and vibrant coloured waxes and oils that slightly shine. The products are painted by hand, homemade, surrounded by nature and many children nearby that inspire the makers daily.
The wood we use comes from sustainable forests and holds the certification PEFC 14-35-00485.
The dyes are water based and non toxic. The colours and their appearances might very slightly, like nature itself. The finishes are made with wax and oils of vegetable origin.
Grapat workshop is located in the countryside, and being close to nature can make some tones and colours have variations. Depending on the humidity or if there is wind the dye can impregnate one way or another in the wood. The workshop is structured according to the TEAL philosophy. It’s based on self-management, fulfillment and personal growth.
Each piece that passes through Grapat’s hands is unique. Each one is painted by hand. And since from Grapat we defend the value of nature, we accept imperfection. It is beautiful and makes the material even more valuable. The cloth bags that are included in some of the products come from big companies that discard material when they have a small defect. As Grapat produces the bags by hand they can take advantage of them by removing those defects and giving them a second life. The fabrics vary and do not match with the photos of the products. All the fabrics have a GOTS Certificate (Global Organic Textile Standard) as they are produced ecologically and with social responsibility.
Care Instructions: If you clean Grapat wood products only use a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water and do not use disinfectant or hot water.
A Year and a Day, Issue 17: Rivers
AYAAD Issue 17 Rivers
Regular price $22.50It's winter, and as the last leaves fall from the trees, and the nights are at their longest, the sky seems darker and wider than ever. On cold, crisp and cloudless nights, there's nothing better than a bit of moon-gazing. Since the beginning of time, humans have looked to the moon with wonder, and with a lingering question: what is it exactly that stares back at us?
In this issue, you will discover three stories that tell us something about the nature of the moon: its origin, its phases and whether it could be a place that humans could call home. And by the time you have read this magazine, we hope that you will be able to make a moon viewer, name the moon's phases, create a lunar calendar, draw the moon, craft a moon lantern... and much more!
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
~39 pages.
Printed in the UK.
Mammoth Math
ISBN 9780744056112
Regular price $25.99by David Macaulay
Introducing an off-beat guide to math from award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay.
Math is all around you…if you look closely enough! From computer games to bridges, shopping malls to game shows, mathematics truly is everywhere. David Macauley’s terrific troupe of curious mammoths will lead you through the basics of math, including numbers, calculation, geometry, measurement and so much more in this highly original guide to math for kids aged 8+.
In Mammoth Math, not only will you learn the essential principles of math, you’ll enjoy learning about them too! From start to finish, the mammoths are your guide as they seek to understand the math!
These intrepid demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain, as they wrestle with adding or subtracting numbers, measuring angles, creating a pie chart, solving equations, and much more.
Observing and recording the mammoths’ behavior is best-selling illustrator David Macaulay. Renowned for his ability to explain complex ideas with simple genius, Macaulay captures the oddball humor of his subject matter, making Mammoth Math the perfect introduction to math for young learners to love.
Discover math as you’ve never known it before, with:
– Fun-filled illustrations show Macaulay’s mammoths exploring mathematical ideas demonstrating key mathematical principles in unusual and amusing ways.
– An action-packed alternative to dry, unappealing math textbooks.
– Supporting panels contain diagrams and extra information to aid understanding.
– The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different branch of math
The ideal math book for all children aged 8+ as well as for reluctant math learners who don’t think math is for them, Mammoth Math includes a highly original and unique approach to the subject, with over 60 topics covered in total, including numbers geometry, measurement and operations. Encompassing all-new illustrations featuring Macaulay’s trademark mammoths, familiar to readers of The Way Things Work – a best-selling book of David Macaulay’s, which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide!
Join the math journey today! Solving the problem is only one mammoth ride away!
Recommended for ages 7-11 years.
Hardcover, 160 pages.
DK Publishing.
“[T]he information in the volume is instantly digestible and absolutely unforgettable, and that’s saying something.” –School Library Journal, Starred Review
Caldecott Medal award winner and MacArthur fellow David Macaulay has illustrated and written over 25 books for children. His most famous work includes The Way Things Work and Cathedral. His illustrations have been featured in popular, nonfiction books combining text and illustrations explaining architecture, design, and engineering.
Sir Cumference and the Off-The-Charts Dessert
ISBN 9781570911996
Regular price $9.99by Cindy Neuschwander; illustrated by Wayne Geehan
Join Sir Cumference and the gang for more wordplay, puns, and problem solving in the clever math adventure that introduces readers to charts and graphs through an annual bake-off.
In the eighth installment of this popular math adventure series, Sir Cumference and Lady Di need a baker to prepare a special dessert for the annual Harvest Faire. Two bakers compete to see whose dessert is most popular. When Pia of Chartres and Bart Graf have trouble keeping track of the votes their desserts receive, they each develop a better system. Pia places a colored candy around the edges of a pie dough (like a pie chart), and Bart stacks up cookie tins (making a 3D bar graph). Puns--both literal and visual--abound in this fun adventure story that introduces different methods of collecting data.
Perfect for parent and teachers who are looking to make math fun and accessible for everyone.
Recommended for children ages 7-10 years.
Softcover, 32 pages.
Charlesbridge. Printed in China.
Reviews:
A fun little math adventure that introduces the basics of fractions to early elementary audiences.
— School Library Journal
Geometrical Shapes
ERZI 42043
Regular price $135.00 Sale price $60.00 Save 56%This didactic set helps children to understand basic geometrical principles. By seeing, holding and playing children learn the meaning of bodies, surfaces, shapes, symmetry and relations. It’s made of solid beechwood.
6 pieces. Solids are 10 or 6 cm high and 6 cm wide/in diameter.
Includes: 6 geometric shapes (cube, quad, sphere, pyramid, cone and cylinder), 2 felt play mats (40 x 40cm).
They serve as model for better imagining and understanding of geometry. Bases of solids fit to each other. By playing with the set children learn about shapes, relations, symmetry.
Children attribute relevant properties to geometric bodies by touching them. Didactic value is upgraded with matching geometric faces for better understanding of surfaces, edges and corners.
Made in Germany.