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A bumper book of arty activities with press-out stencils, models to build, and lots of stickers too. Filled with exciting art projects you can do with just the contents of your pencil case, this playful book is sure to entertain for hours. Draw a self-portrait, make...
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A bumper book of arty activities with press-out stencils, models to build, and lots of stickers too.
Filled with exciting art projects you can do with just the contents of your pencil case, this playful book is sure to entertain for hours. Draw a self-portrait, make slot-together sculptures, create sticker versions of famous paintings, colour by numbers, and much, much more.
Along the way, you can discover fascinating facts about famous artists and try out some of their tricks and techniques. Features Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse - and more.
Big ART Activity Book is a perfect creative outlet for young artists, providing both fun and educational content.
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18% offNew ReleaseBig ART Activity Book
A bumper book of arty activities with press-out stencils, models to build, and lots of stickers too. Filled with exciting art projects you can do with just the contents of your pencil case, this playful book is sure to entertain for hours. Draw a self-portrait, make slot-together sculptures, create sticker versions of famous paintings, colour by numbers, and much, much...Paperback$1400Usually:$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781836045205
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 August 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 276.0mm
Weight: 520g
Pages: 96
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