THE COMPLETE ARTIST’S MANUAL
By Simon Jennings
A new year means new hobbies to explore. If you’ve ever thought about flexing your artistic muscles, this comprehensive guide to painting and drawing includes information on supports, choosing subjects, and setting up your studio or workspace.
COMPLETE CROCHET HANDBOOK
By Eveline Hetty-Burkart
Is yarn art more your thing? This book provides step-by-step instructions to the basic stitches for beginners; advanced stitches for lace, cables, textures, and more; and instructions for techniques such as working in the round, adding edgings, understanding symbols, and reading charts.
YOU CAN CODE
By Keven Pettman
Want to give your kids a head start on STEM this year? This step-bystep beginner’s guide to coding with the programming languages Scratch and Python combines simple instructions with accessible cartoon artwork to outline a range of projects for games, animations, utilities, and apps.
SOAPMAKING FOR BEGINNERS
By Ayako Umehara
Go “au naturel” this year by ditching the chemicals in your suds. A certified herbal therapist and aromatherapy and Ayurveda instructor shows you how to make your own soaps through 45 allnatural recipes using ingredients you know and trust.
BIRDING BASICS
By Noah Strycker
They say bird-watching creeps up on us all, so why not embrace it! This book encourages readers to spread their wings as they learn about attracting birds to their backyard, mastering bird identification, using the latest technology, and engaging with other birders around the world.
SEWING BASICS
By Sandra Bardwell
Looking for less of a hobby and more of a practical skill? This book covers hundreds of techniques from beginner through advanced levels, a step-by-step guide addresses areas ranging from operating a machine and hand-sewing to fine-finishing and troubleshooting.
YOGA BUNNY
By Brian Russo
It’s a perfect day for yoga, and Bunny is practicing his poses and wishes his friends would join him! But Lizard is too tired, Fox is in a rush, and Bird has the hiccups. Will Bunny ever be able to get his friends to slow down and realize that yoga just might be a solution to their problems? This is a fun way to introduce kids to the basic moves.
BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GARDEN PLANNING AND DESIGN By Helen Yoest Is home beautification on your list for 2025? This book offers valuable advice on preparing and planning an outdoor space that will give back season after season. From curb appeal to sustainable gardens, this book has the answers.
