Art/Crafts

All Year Round: Christian Calendar of Celebrations by Ann Druitt, Christine Fynes-Clinton, Marije Rowling. - Brimming with stories, poems, activities, things to make, and songs, All Year Round offers a friendly guide to the seasonal round of festivals. Helpful drawings and diagrams illustrate this practical book. It contains a wealth of experience that can help families find their own way around the year. Parents are encouraged to develop their traditions and family ways using this as a springboard. As the authors say, "the words are ours, the festivals are yours." The authors believe that observing a round of festivals is an enjoyable way of bringing rhythm into children's lives, a way of providing meaningful landmarks to look forward to. Experiencing the unfolding year through stories, poems, and making seasonal tables encourages a love of nature. Each festival has a character of its own, bringing a special gift to family life. Celebrating together is important for families in all kinds of ways. This book offers suggestions about how to get going to all those who wish to deepen their understanding of festivals. Note: this book was published in Great Britain and uses metric measurements. They offer conversions in the front of the book for centrigrade and fahrenheit temperatures and weight measurements. Paper, 318 pages. #0477 $26.00 $19.99 One copy available.

Classic Design Styles: Period Living for Today's Interiors by Henrietta Spencer-Churchill is a beautifully illustrated chronology of European and American period styles from the medieval to the end of the nineteenth century. Top interior designer, Henrietta Spencer-Churchill shows us room-by-room, how elements of classic decorating styles can be adapted and used in the home today. Over 200 new photographs of previously unseen interiors accompany insider decorating tips and practical advice on how to recreate period living in your own home. The first section is a richly illustrated chronology of period styles. In the second section, Spencer-Churchill takes us on a room by room tour of one spectacular house decorated in each style. She explains in detail the theory and methods behind each look, how to interpret traditional styles for your own home, and the enduring value and allure of each period. Illustrating how to work with an existing room, Spencer-Churchill includes a section on architectural and furnishing details likewalls, windows, fabrics and paints. Hardcover, 176 pages. 12"x9.3"x.9". #4063 $50.00 $29.99 The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 9th edition by Carla Emery - A comprehensive source for information about food production, from the garden or the barnyard to the table. Practical advice, invaluable information, and collected wisdom for folks and farmers in the country, city, and anywhere in between. Includes how to cultivate a garden, buy land, bake bread, raise farm animals, make sausage, can peaches, milk a goat, grow herbs, churn butter, build a chicken coop, catch a pig, cook on a wood stove, and much, much more. No home, whether in the country, the city, or somewhere in between, should be without this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia. For more than 30 years, people have relied on Carla Emery's practical, step-by-step advice on basic self-sufficiency skills. More than 1,000 recipes, 700 mail-order sources, how-to instructions, and earthy wisdom. Paper, 891 pages. 10.9"x8.4"x1.7". #377X $29.95 $23.99 One copy available.

The Ultimate Lap Book Handbook....Plus Other Books to Make with Children by Tammy Duby & Cyndy Regeling. What is a Lap Book? Simply put: a file folder with a few new folds and filled with child-produced booklets. The Lap Book is a summary of the learner's work during a unit of study. Learners make mini books ("fold-its") that contain writing projects, illustrations, maps, diagrams or vocabulary definitions throughout their unit of study. As the unit study ends, they assemble their Lap Book with the fold-its.

Also included are complete instructions for: pizza books, stick books, hardcover books, peek-a-boo books, accordion books and more!

This creative learning tool integrates reading and writing, math and science, literature and critical thinking. Classical learners, text bookers and unit studiers alike find these projects easy to make and a joy to use with all ages and any curriculum.

Paper, 112 pages.

#100001 $22.00 One copy available.

Gauguin by Rene Huyghe - Modern art begins with Paul Gauguin. His interpretations, in paint and canvas, of his own intensely personal vision were to be the primary influence on several twentieth-century schools of painting. Written by an outstanding authority on Gauguin, this book is generously illustrated with full-color reproductions of the artist's paintings and two-color reproductions of sketches and line drawings. Contains nudity. Paper, 96 pages. 11 x 8.2 x 0.2 #416X $12.00 $5.99 Out of print; one copy available.

Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters by Maryann F. Kohl & Kim Solga. Learn all about the art techniques of great artists through hands-on activities. There is an art activity for each artist that focuses on their particular style, with a brief biography to add depth and interest. Included at the front of the book is a convenient chart that lists each artist, the date they were alive, their style and art technique, the art activity explored, level of the activity's difficulty and the amount of preparation time. More than 75 artists are covered, from gothic times to the present, and 110 different art activities. Paper, 141 pages. #7099 $18.95 $16.99

Ralph Masiello's Dragon Drawing Book - Author/illustrator Ralph Masiello explores the world of dragon lore, from the mystical Australian rainbow serpent to the revered imperial dragon of China. Just follow the steps in red to create your own mythical, magical beasts. Extra bonus steps in blue show how to add realistic scales and more advanced details. Paper, 64 pages. Ages 8-11. #5321 $7.95

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards focuses on helping readers visualize objects with the right side of the brain because that's the side that allows artists to draw objects as they are. I first used this book over 15 years ago, before I had children, when a co-worker and I decided to try our hand at drawing. I was amazed at how well I did after using some of the author's advice. I got pregnant shortly after that, and didn't pursue my new-found skill any further (I got a little distracted!)...until this year. One day I was at my friends' house admiring the amazing artwork on their walls. All three of their children had their work displayed. Their dad told me about their art teacher, and I decided to enroll our children in her classes. Both have loved drawing since they were little, and they decided they would like to try some formal training. I took the plunge, enrolled with them and discovered that the teacher used the some of the same techniques as Betty Edwards. Having never felt confident about drawing,  I'm really amazed at how far I've come using these techniques. If you've ever wanted to draw but never thought you could, or if you would like to improve beyond a certain basic level, this book is certain to help you. This 2nd edition is an expanded and updated version of the original classic. Paper, 291 pages. #4241 $16.95 $15.25 Also available: The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook: Guided Practice in the Five Basic Skills of Drawing by Betty Edwards - If you would like to jump right in and start using the skills Betty has to offer without the extra philosophy or insights of the main book (listed above), this book is for you. You could also use this book in addition to the book above. I read the main book for myself and the workbook as an easy way to guide our activities. While my children and I were on summer break from our art class, each week we picked a skill from the workbook to practice. Blank pages are included for drawing, but we used our own separate paper since three of us were using the book. Also included is a handy viewfinder. Paper, conveniently spiral-bound, 128 pages. #1952 $17.95 $15.99

Masterpieces: A Fact-Filled Coloring Book. Learn all about great paintings by coloring them yourself! Sixty world-famous paintings are ready to color with colored pencils, crayons, or markers. The reproductions are simply redrawn to allow for the user to fill in the details. The illustrations are accompanied by lively descriptions of the paintings and their artists, among them: Gaugin, Degas, van Gogh, Renoir, and Audubon. Five centuries of art are covered. A 17"x22" ready-to-color poster is included. Paper, 121 pages.   #9457  $9.95

Bellerophon Coloring Books This collection can be colored, cut out, or simply read and enjoyed. Bellerophon Books are unique because the pictures are drawings from the actual time period being covered. So, not only do you get information about the time period through the accompanying text, but a feel for popular art styles. #0903 Ancient Africa $3.50 #0777 Ancient China $4.95 #0059 Ancient Egypt $4.95 #0601 Ancient Ireland $4.95 #1306 Civil War Heroes $4.95 #1470 Civil War Heroines $4.95 #1756 Cleopatra $3.50 #0334 Great Indian Chiefs $4.95 #0067 Japan $4.95 #0539 Kings & Queens $4.95 #0628 Myths & Legends of the Indians of the Southwest $3 .95 #0717 Myths & Legends of the Vikings $3.95 #0040 New Testament $4.95 #027X Pirates $5.95 #1543 Queen Nefertiti $3.50 #0113 Renaissance $4.95 #061X Rome $4.95 #0083 Shakespeare $4.95 #1322 Story of Our Flag $4.95  #075X Tales of Great Dragons   $4.95 #0865 Unicorns    $4.95 #2030 Women Explorers    $5.95 A Coloring Book of Great Dancers (Bellerophon). A history of dance and dancers, with a portrait of each great dancer in their greatest role, accompanied by one to two pages of text. Includes Baryshnikov, Makarova, Nureyev, Nijinsky, and 14 others. Paper, 48 pages.  #0652 $4.95

Crochet: Learn to Crochet Six Great Projects (Klutz) - This Klutz kit is perfect for the beginner. It includes all the materials you need to make your choice of six projects, a crochet hook, stitch markers, two different weights of yarn, a yarn needle, a button, and - of course - a book of patterns! The book itself contains clear instructions in writing as well as drawings that not only get you from point A to point B, but explains what's really going on. Besides the easy-to-follow instructions to learn all the basic stitches needed for crocheting, it also contains a section on buying yarn, checking gauge, and finishing details. One of the nice features that this book includes is a chart of UK names for all the basic stitches. Although all of the patterns in this book are written in the American form, having this chart can help you when you read patterns outside of this book. The patterns themselves are easy and rewarding, with added side notes with tips and suggestions perfect for personalization. This kit not only gives you the ability to complete all the projects within it, but gives you a strong and helpful base that will guide you through future crocheting adventures. Paper book (86 pages) with yarn, hooks & other material. Reviewed by Lane Greer, 15 (who learned how to knit from the Klutz Knitting book when she was 13). #8703 $24.95 $18.75 Crochet BOOK ONLY - does NOT include the attached kit of yarn, hooks and other material. One copy available. #W-8703 $7.00

Hip to Knit: 18 Contemporary Projects for Today's Knitter by Judith L. Swartz  is for the newer or younger knitter and introduces 18 classic and contemporary patterns that can be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Instructions are included for: a felted tote bag, basic hat, striped socks, ribbed tank, hoodie sweatshirt, turtleneck and more. Techniques and tips include: buttonholes, cables, combining yarns, inserting a zipper, setting in a sleeve, tassels and more. Color photos, line drawings & charts throughout. Paper, 102 pages. 8.75"x8.5"x.25" #9217 $18.95 $12.99   (One copy available)

Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of All Ages by Melanie Falick teaches the basics of knitting for beginners of all ages and contains 12 knitting projects. Learn how to make bean bags, socks, scarves, hats, bath puppets, an afghan, a purse, your own knitting needles and more! Stitches, embroidery and other basics are covered, as well as additional interesting information. Includes lots of color photos and illustrations. 128 pages.  Hardcover  #3763X  $17.95 $13.50   Out of print, one copy left. Jacket cover has a tiny tear on the top left edge (1/4"). Paper: #2417 $12.95 $11.65

Kids Weaving by Sarah Swett, Lena Corwin (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove (Photographer) - This guide shows how to make 15 fun, inexpensive, colorful projects--including friendship bracelets, a rag doll, a fashionable chenille scarf, magic carpets, and funky hand-woven shoelaces. Beginning projects are done without a loom and progress to using a pencil, cardboard and then a pipe loom, which is fairly inexpensive to make. The author also talks about natural dyes, weaving around the world, and provides supply sources and recommended reading. This is the kind of kid's book that is great for beginning adult learners too. I have a copy for myself and plan on teaching myself how to weave from it. Lots of full-color photos and illustrations. Hardcover, 128 pages. Recommended for ages 9-12, but the beginning projects are great for younger learners with help. 9.25"x8.25"x.75". #4677 $19.95 $17.99

A Knitter's Template: Easy Steps to Great-Fitting Garments by Laura Militzer Bryant and Barry Klein - Why follow a pattern to the letter? Transform it into a true original by taking part in the design process. These templates will help you showcase your fashion flair. Customize six basic designs--a sleeveless shell, short- or long-sleeve pullover, cardigan, jacket, or coat. Create your own fashion flair with your choice of styling details, such as body length, amount of taper, neckline shaping, and armhole type. Discover more freedom in your knitting with these versatile patterns or follow the clear step-by-step instructions to knit up each style as shown. Paper, 144 pages. 10.75"x8"x.5". Out of print. #4538X $34.95 $24.99

Marion Foale's Classic Knit Wear: A Beautiful Collection of 30 Original Patterns - Classic styles for all of the family with clear, easy-to-follow patterns. Includes both sleeveless and long-sleeved sweaters, v-necks and crew necks, cardigans and slip-overs - something for every occasion and for every member of the family. The sweaters have long lines and subtle patterns that evocative of the 1940's and 1950's. The accent is on simplicity, from the straightforward designs to the ease of knitting. Hardcover, 127 pages. Copyright 1985. Out of print, one copy available. #5839 $24.95

My First Machine Sewing Book: Straight Stitching (Kit) by Winky Cherry - Children are introduced to the sewing machine on an elementary level, substituting pictures for words, for repetition, and to help children who are learning to read. Rhymes and silly names for machine parts help children remember information and rules. Children will learn about: Seam allowances, tapering, snips, clips, stitching inside, turning the shape outside. The kit includes: sewing practice sheets, fabric for two stars. For Children ages 7 and up. #8400 $12.95

Sunny's Mittens by Robin Hansen, illustrated by Lois Leonard Stock - This warmhearted story of how young Sunny's grandmother teaches her to knit Swedish Lovikka mittens is accompanied by detailed instructions and more than 30 illustrations. It makes it easy for young knitters to create their first pair of mittens - either with adult help at a few critical points or all on their own once they've mastered the basics. It's a wonderful way for new knitters to learn stockinette stitch, casting on, decreasing, knitting around on four needles and other skills. The result is a beautiful pair of Swedish folk mittens. Instructions for a matching tasseled cap are included. Recommended for ages 9 through 12 but the knitting instructions are helpful to any beginning knitter. Paper, 48 pages. Spiral-bound. #2908 $20.00 Out of print; one copy available.

Tooth Fairy Pillow (Curiosity Kits) This simple craft kit makes a cute little tooth-shaped pillow to hold a tooth waiting for a Tooth-Fairy pickup. The kit includes everything you need to make one 5" x 5" felt pillow. Features pre-cut felt with holes, stuffing, self-stick felt, and a special pocket for the tooth and bounty. For ages 4+. #0571 $5.00 $3.99

The Yarn Girls' Guide to Simple Knits by Julie Carles, Jordana Jacobs - This lively, hip introduction to today's hottest hobby enables even beginners to re-create the stylish fashions found in upscale boutiques. In a friendly, down-to-earth style, the authors explain basic techniques, and then take readers step-by-step through ten projects. Includes projects for tanks, sweaters, scarves, hats, throws and more. Hardcover, 160 pages. 10"x7.5"x.5". #8800 $30.00 $19.99

Children at the Hearth: 19th Century Cooking, Manners & Games by Barbara Swell - Eat your way back in time and enter the world of American children as they lived 150 years ago. Sample foods, folklore and games found in the parlors of the wealthy, the boarding houses of the working class, and the cabins on the western frontier. Includes over 60 vintage photos plus historic recipes like cathead biscuits, sugar plums and hobo mulligan stew. Learn to make snow candles and snow taffy, tell Appalachian ghost stories and play roley hole and jack straws. Paper, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" , 72 pages. #6345 $5.95

Cooking Art: Easy Edible Art for Young Children by MaryAnn F. Kohl & Jean Potter. I wish I had a book like this when I was a kid! Contains 150 fun activities, most edible, for children or the young at heart (hey, I liked making these too!) Many of them require little or no baking, 5 ingredients or less, and short preparation time (my personal goal for all meals!) Twelve theme-related chapters include numbers & letters, shapes & forms, building & construction, color & design, and animals & creatures. There is also a section called A Year Full of Special Days that includes activities for each month of the year. Treat your tastebuds to Rainbow Snow Slushies, Number Pretzels, Cowpoke Cakes or try your hand at making a wooden trivet or napkin rings and more. Each activity is accompanied by fun illustrations. Paper, 191 pages. #1845 $16.95 $14.99

Cooking Basics for Dummies, 3rd edition by Bran Miller & Marie Rama This hands-on guide shows you the fun and easy way to prepare meals all your guests will love, from die-hard vegetarians to the most passionate meat eaters.You'll be able to handle boiling, poaching, steaming, braising, grilling, and other essential techniques, making it easy to master: stirring up sensational soups; perfecting the art of the egg; dressing up salads to impress; creating wonderful pasta dishes; one-stop one-pot meals; satisfying your sweet tooth with desserts; cooking for your boss; making the most of leftovers; and, meals for the most special occasions. Packed with over 150 tempting, hassle-free recipes that will satisfy every palette, as well as advice on supplying, organizing, and budgeting your kitchen. Paper, 454 pages. 9.25"x7.5"x1". #2067X $21.99 $14.99 One copy available.

The Mary Frances Cook Book: Adventures Among the Kitchen People by Jane Eayre Fryer teaches children to cook via the antics of Toaster Man, Auntie Rolling Pin and other bantering Kitchen People who befriend young Mary Frances. They share the secrets of the kitchen with her in a series of fun adventures. Mary Frances learns how to prepare 40 simple dishes, including baked potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and Queen of Heart Tarts. Some of the instructions are for an antiquated style of cooking (most people probably don't toast their bread over a fire unless they are camping), but others are perfect for today's kitchen. The book was written in 1912 and the reader gets glimpses of that time via an encounter with a "tramp" and a chapter on a "man's lunch". It is a fun way to learn cooking through storytelling. Paper, 175 pages. #5884 $14.95 $12.99

Take Two & Butter 'Em While They're Hot!: Heirloom Recipes & Kitchen Wisdom by Barbara Swell - Cook your heart out with generations of hand-me-down recipes and food lore! Barbara Swell has whisked up weather and cooking folklore, food insults, old-time home remedies, vintage photos, romance superstitions, hearth crafts and 19th century chores. Paper, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 72 pages. #6321 $5.95

Curiosity Kits Air-Dry Clay Refill - We no longer carry the pottery wheel for which this kit was designed, but the clay can be used for any free-form project as well. It includes two pounds each of beige and terra cotta clay. No baking is required; clay air-dries in 48 hours. Illustrations show how to make loads of fun and easy projects; pots, character sculptures, ornaments, and more. Workable right out of the box. Ages 4+. #1802 $10.00

The Gnome Craft Book by Thomas & Petra Berger is chock full of inspiration and instruction for creating a variety of handcrafted gnomes from easy-to-find materials, many of which are natural:  felt, yarn, wool, twigs, pipecleaner, wire and even nuts. The instructions and patterns included are good for beginners because they are detailed. (Instructions for knitted gnomes assume you know how to knit). Experienced crafters will appreciate the finishing touches. Children can make the gnomes with help from an adult. This book even has patterns for paper tissue transparencies and cross-stitched gnomes. My favorite is the paper chain of gnomes sitting on a toadstool! Wonderful color pictures are included on almost every page, showing examples of finished products. CK Paper, 180 pages #3003 $15.95 $10.99 Sale! While supplies last.

The Nature Corner by Leeuwen & Moeskops - celebrate the seasons by creating table arrangements with simple, natural materials and basic crocheting and knitting skills. The Nature Corner has lots of photos, diagrams, and charming pen and ink illustrations to accompany the instructions for making a variety of crafts (there are some adorable doll and animal designs). Seasons covered: early spring, spring, Easter, Ascension and Whitsun, St John's Tide, Summer, Autumn, Halloween and Martimas, Advent, Christmas, and Winter. A seasonal table arrangement is a wonderful way to help young children follow the year's cycle and celebrate major festivals. Paper, 88 pages. #1116 $14.95 $13.45

Potholders and Other Loopy Projects (Klutz) - Remember making potholders as a kid? I do! Every year I would attend a summer rec program, and making potholders there was one of my favorite crafts. Well, Klutz has come along with their own potholder kit that is even more fun! It comes with a sturdy plastic loom, and lots of colorful, cotton-blend loops. Not only will you be able to craft classic potholders (using different weaving patterns), but there are also instructions to weave a purse, a picture frame, game boards, bean bags, and a cute chicken. As usual with Klutz, the step-by-directions are clear, with lots of photos and illustrations. For ages 6 and up. Need more loops? Go to More Loops for Potholders. #963X $16.95 $15.99

The Shrinky Dinks Book: The Ultimate Book of Plastic Shrink Art (Klutz) Draw or trace a design on special plastic, color it, cut it out, bake it briefly on a cookie sheet in your oven and, voila!, your creation shrinks to 44% of its original size. Cool! You get six sheets of Shrinky Dink in this book, along with a collection of ready-to-trace artwork. I loved shrink art when I was younger, and it's just as popular among today's youth. The Shrinky Dinks book and Window Art (see below), were consistent favorites in our house (it appeals to young children, teens, and adults) and were frequently used as an activity when friends came over. Hardcover, 38 pages. Wirebound so that the book lays flat for ease of use. Ages 6-adult. #4077 $12.95 $10.35

Window Art (Klutz) - This book and paint set was an instant hit among my children and every one of their friends! They have regular “socials” at our house, and the creation of window art is a favorite activity at these gatherings. Window Art comes with six bottles of peel-off paint: five 22 ml/.74 oz bottles of color (purple, blue, green, yellow, and red) and one 40 ml/1.36 oz bottle of black paint for outlines. The book contains more than a 100 ready-to-trace designs. The craft is simple: place the included plastic sheet over the desired design, trace the outline with black paint, and fill it in with color. Let it dry and then stick it on any glass surface, such as a mirror or window. Since a whole group of kids like to participate at once in our house, we use clear, plastic report covers to allow more than one person to work at the same time and to extend the amount of available space for their art. The only drawback is that there isn't enough paint in the set to satisfy the demand for someone who likes to create lots of art or for a group of users. Fortunately, a deluxe refill kit it available and is highly recommended. Spiral-bound hardcover book and paint #6436 $19.95 $14.95 Window Art Book Only - No paints or plastic sheet. Book Only #6436X $5.00

You Can Make a Collage by Eric Carle - Illustrator Eric Carle is reknown for his illustrations, using hand-painted tissue that he cuts into shapes and layers into collage art. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of his most well-known books. You Can Make a Collage shows young people how to make their own collage art. Attached to the book are over 70 pages of beautifully multicolored tissue.  Eric Carle personally painted them and then they were reproduced for the book. This is a used copy. A dozen of the pages have pieces cut out and most have creases on their edges. #2074 $19.95 $15.99 Out of print, used copy. One available.

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Builder Books by Jack McKee - Builder Boards are an ingenious set of building boards children can assemble on their own in countless ways. The author's book explains how to construct a set of Builder Boards using either cedar fence boards or plywood. Plans include a materials list, all necessary measurements, plywood layout, and two methods of cutting notches. Jack McKee describes his experiences using Builder Boards and provides tips for managing issues that arise from their use. Included are photographs of children’s imaginative creations and a chapter about 8th graders building a set of Builder Boards for a women care shelter. Jack McKee has "come up with a real prize for young builders: plans for a Take-Apart Playhouse....The pieces of the playhouse, when completed look like giant notched popsicle sticks, and can be fitted together in any number of ways to create castles, cabins, caves, cottages, or whatever else strikes your fancy. It's a terrific idea." - Home Education Magazine Paper, 48 pages. 39 black and white photos and illustrations. Published 1997. #4527X $12.95 $11.99 One copy available.

Woodshop for Kids by Jack McKee, illustrations by Rusty Keelerhas - Everything you’ll need to know to get kids (ages 4-12) started using real tools to build real projects. Safety, tools, wood, measuring, hammering, nails and screws are covered. Included are many tricks gleaned from Jack’s 15 plus years of helping kids build with wood. Construction details for 52 projects are given. Projects range from the very simple like wood sanding, tops or puzzles for preschoolers to the more advanced like boxes, boats, yahoo stick or rope machine for older elementary age kids. Included are many photographs of kid created projects. Paper, 210 pages. 78 illustrations, over 100 photos. Published 2005. Ages 4-12. #4534 $21.95 $19.99 One copy available.

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Erté Postcards in Full Color (Dover) - Exquisite masterpieces by the greatest theatrical and fashion illustrator of the 20th century are reproduced in full color in a postcard-size format. "Harlequin," "Oriental Tale," "Stolen Kisses" and famous designs for Manon, Rigoletto, Legendary Kings, and more feature Erté's chic female temptresses. 24 full-color illustrations. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. Publisher's Note. There are a few illustrations that feature nudity (each a single, stylized female breast). #7309X $5.95 One copy available.

Great Bird Illustrations (Dover) - This collection includes 24 superbly detailed works by a number of the most skilled bird illustrators of all time. Selected from works in the libraries of The Natural History Museum, London, and meticulously reproduced here are full-color illustrations of such striking species as: the belted kingfisher and American white pelican, depicted by John James Audubon; a macaw by Edward Lear; a toucan by John Gould; and many more birds, most show in beautifully delineated natural settings. Descriptive notes identify the birds depicted and the publications from which the illustrations were taken. The drawings were created in the 1700's to the early 1900's and reflect the style of those time periods. #5558 $9.95 Out of print; one copy available.

Hudson River School Paintings edited by Hayward Cirker (Dover) - Twenty-four paintings recapture the lure of the natural world and the wild frontier with paintings by the famed 19th-century group that romanticized nature while capturing the scale, beauty, and nobility of the Hudson River Valley and beyond. Superb reproductions include works by Cole, Durand, Cropsey, Hetzel, Church, Bierstadt, and others. 24 full-color art cards. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. #9899 $6.95 One copy available.

Mary Cassatt Cards (Dover) - Beautifully printed collection displays noted American Impressionist's bold realism and fresh, original style. Reproductions of 24 of her finest paintings include Mother Combing Her Child's Hair, Mother's Kiss, Reine Lefebvre Holding a Nude Baby, Little Girl in a Blue Armchair, and others. These make great postcards for sending to a mom in your life or to frame. When our children were little, I had several Cassatt reproductions hanging on our family room wall. They reflected that special bond I shared with my small children (the bond is still strong, even though they are now in college!) 24 full-color cards. Notes are included on each exquisite work of art.  Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. #1352 $6.95 One copy available.

Redouté Flowers Cards (Dover) - Hailed as "the Raphael of the Rose" for his magnificent flower paintings, the great botanical artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) served in Bourbon court of Napoleon and Josephine. This collection features brilliant examples of Redouté's legacy, presenting excellent reproductions, from rare sources, of 24 works by the famed artist. It includes finely detailed illustrations of amaryllis, anemone, camellia, tulip, pansy, aster, dahlia, rose, narcissus, lilac, hyacinth, rhododendron, and 12 other exquisite flowers. These 24 full-color cards are perfect for gardeners, botanists, and all who appreciate natural beauty. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. #9678 $9.95 Out of print; one copy available.

Sargent Paintings (Dover) - The most celebrated society portraitist of his time, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) produced works that helped establish the popular image of life among the rich and privileged of that era. His skill at capturing a sense of aristocratic refinement, the dazzling richness of his brushwork, and his ability to flatter sitters are apparent in this superb card collection. Included are some of Sargent's finest paintings: Oyster Gatherers of Cancale, Madame Gautreau Drinking a Toast, Garden Study of the Vickers Children, Self-Portrait, Violet Sargent, The Sons of Mrs. Malcolm Forbes, Helen Dunham, and Lady Agnew of Lochnaw. #0641 $9.95 Out of print, one copy available.

Whistler Paintings (Dover) - "As music is the poetry of sound, so is painting the poetry of sight," declared James McNeill Whistler, who often titled his harmoniously composed paintings in musical terms. These reproductions of his finest work include his most famous creation, Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Painter's Mother ("Whistler's Mother") , along with At the Piano, Symphony in White No. 2: The Little White Girl, Nocturne: Blue and Gold — St. Mark's, Venice, and 20 others. 24 full-color art cards. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. #8281 $5.95 One copy available.

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