The renowned Caldecott Honoree and illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom provides a moving, intimate, and inspiring inside look at her colorful picture book career. Lois Ehlert always knew she was an artist. Her parents encouraged her from a young age by teaching her how to sew and saw wood and pound nails, and by giving her colorful art supplies. They even gave her a special spot to work that was all her own. Today, many years and many books later, Lois takes readers and aspiring artists on a delightful behind-the-scenes tour of her books and her book-making process. Part fascinating retrospective, part moving testament to the value of following your dreams, this richly illustrated picture book is sure to inspire children and adults alike to explore their own creativity.

"Packed with breathtaking scrap quilts--each featuring myriad fabrics--you'll discover two inspiring ways to enjoy them. First, the antiques: view photos of 22 gorgeous scrap quilts from yesteryear, most shared from Edyta's private collection. Rich photography and industrial settings showcase the utilitarian nature of these incredible works--a spectacular sight! Second, the patterns: choose from quilt designs in a delightful melange of colors and prints that you can re-create with your own mix of fabrics or scraps."--bookdepository.com.

Discover the importance of composting with Alex and Mateo! Educational and silly, Save the Scraps tells the story of two children who learn how to compost with the help of their wiggly worm friend. With beautiful and charming illustrations, this is a book adults will love reading over and over again with their kids as readers learn about the benefits of compost. Save the Scrap's heartwarming lesson of environmentalism will stay with the reader for a lifetime. Book Extras! Identify scraps throughout the book! Count flowers and bees in the story! Answer reading comprehension questions!! Learn how to start a compost bin! You won't want to miss inspiring your precious little one with this brilliant composting tale! Save the Scraps is the fifth book in the Save the Earth series! Other books in the Save the Earth Series: "Save the Ocean" by Bethany Stahl "Save the Arctic" by Bethany Stahl "Save the Bees" by Bethany Stahl "Save the Land" by Bethany Stahl Perfect for ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and up

“A whole new way to celebrate ingredients that have long been wasted. Lindsay-Jean is a master of efficiency and we’re inspired to follow her lead!” —Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, cofounders of Food52 In 85 innovative recipes, Lindsay-Jean Hard—who writes the “Cooking with Scraps” column for Food52—shows just how delicious and surprising the all-too-often-discarded parts of food can be, transforming what might be considered trash into culinary treasure. Here’s how to put those seeds, stems, tops, rinds to good use for more delicious (and more frugal) cooking: Carrot greens—bright, fresh, and packed with flavor—make a zesty pesto. Water from canned beans behaves just like egg whites, perfect for vegan mayonnaise that even non-vegans will love. And serve broccoli stems olive-oil poached on lemony ricotta toast. It’s pure food genius, all the while critically reducing waste one dish at a time. “I love this book because the recipes matter...show[ing] us how to utilize the whole plant, to the betterment of our palate, our pocketbook, and our place.” —Eugenia Bone, author of The Kitchen Ecosystem “Packed with smart, approachable recipes for beautiful food made with ingredients that you used to throw in the compost bin!” —Cara Mangini, author of The Vegetable Butcher

from playful to preciousthis collection of mini quilt patterns is designedto inspire quilters of all ages. An accomplished quiltand fabric designer, Edyta Sitar explores a myriadof tiny creations, pondering and playing with her favoritescraps until a quilt is born. It's your turn to takeinspiration from these tiny treasures and discover themagic of mini quilts.' 32 Mini Scrappy Quilt Patterns? Appliqué and other quilting tips? A sprinkling of vintage finds

There’s no need to keep buying the same vegetables you eat all the time. This insightful guide will show you how to recycle and regrow more than 20 popular fresh vegetables right at home, from cabbage to coriander. Reduce waste, save money, and Regrow Your Veggies the right (and easy) way!

What happens when famed quilt designer Lissa Alexander invites her quilting friends to create scrap quilts alongside her? Scrapalicious magic! Lissa reached out to six quilters whose quilt designs she's long admired--Susan Ache, Kim Brackett, Barbara Brackman, Sheryl Johnson, Laurie Simpson, and Sandy Klop. The result? Spectacular scrap quilts from true masters of the craft, and an invitation for YOU to join the Sisterhood of Scraps! Choose from 12 quilts inspired by everything from simple Four Patches to Trip Around the World designs to Log Cabins and more. Start a quilting bee, build a community, and bring new sisters into the fold as you make these stunning projects. Inside you'll find your Sisterhood of Scraps certificate--hang it in your sewing space to show that you're a proud member of the Sisterhood of Scraps.