{"title":"Thomasina Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomasina Smith crafts engaging and imaginative children's books that inspire creativity and hands-on learning. Her work often encourages young readers to explore art and craft through simple, fun projects, fostering both skill and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eFantastic Finger Puppets to Make Yourself\u003c\/em\u003e, Smith’s books are perfect for sparking playful creativity and helping children discover the joy of making. Expect delightful guides that combine storytelling with practical activities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fantastic-finger-puppets-to-make-yourself-by-thomasina-smith-9781861472694","title":"Fantastic Finger Puppets to Make Yourself","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave toys at your fingertips - and on your toes - including angels, aliens, a peacock, an octopus, a mermaid, a waltzing couple and a goofy horse. Learn how to make perfect puppets from old socks, rubber gloves, cardboard, kitchen foil and ping-pong balls, as well as puppet stages on which to perform!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEasy instructions and over 270 fantastic photographs show you what to do every step of the way. It is ideal for 7- to 12-year-olds, with simple projects for beginners, and more sophisticated projects for older kids. Watch your hands transform into birds, animals, flowers, forests and all sorts of other amazing characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25 projects in \u003cem\u003eFantastic Finger Puppets to Make Yourself\u003c\/em\u003e include not only finger puppets, but also glove puppets, body-painted puppets, and even foot puppets. All the projects are simple and fun to do, and you can make them using everyday items found around the home, such as gloves, socks, ribbons, wool, buttons, beads and drinking straws. Then, why not use your puppets to make up stories with your friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rubber-glove fishermen could catch the painted octopus, the Tassel family could attend the wedding of the cardboard bride and her bridesmaids, and the glove-puppet elephant could meet the sock serpent. The book also contains ideas for making stages and scenery for your puppet shows, including an enchanted forest setting and a sailing boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Reed Book Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67708977086700,"sku":"9781861472694","price":15.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ece991b5bdb9a53b17eb384ccd15a989.jpg?v=1791863762"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/thomasina-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}