Maloney, Alison

"This book contains sports and games ideas to exercise both mind and muscles. If it's new toys you want, there are all sorts of ingenious and inexpensive playthings to make within these pages. If you need ideas for indoor fun, there's lots to do when it's raining outside. And if you want to sneak a little education into playtime, you'll even find a few facts hidden among the fun"--OCLC.

A fanciful exploration of the secrets of the fairy kingdom, with visits to the fairy queen's castle, discussion of magic and mischief, descriptions of different types of fairies, their homes, and fashions, and introductions to famous fairies.

UPSTAIRS, an Edwardian home would have been a picture of elegance and calm, adorned with social gatherings and extravagantly envisioned dinner parties. DOWNSTAIRS, it was a hive of domestic activity, supported by a body of staff painstakingly devoted to ensuring the smooth running of the household. Brimming with family secrets, society scandal, and of course elaborate parties, dresses, and social customs, the world of an aristocratic Edwardian household as depicted on the hit show Downton Abbey has captivated millions. But what was life really like for the people who kept such a household running: the servants? In Life Below Stairs, international bestselling author Alison Maloney takes readers behind the scenes to reveal a lively and colorful picture of what went on "downstairs," describing servants? daily life in this now-vanished world.

Collects over fifty ideas for activities children can do with their mother, from arts and crafts to games, cooking, picnics, gardening, and bingo, with lists of materials, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips.