Bulky sweaters be gone!Knitting in the Sun gives you more than 30 projects designed exclusively to knit and wear in warm weather. You'll find patterns to keep your needles clicking whether you're lounging by the pool or taking a break at the beach:5 sleeveless tops4 short-sleeved tops4 lightweight long-sleeved tops6 summer-weight cardigans2 skirts, a sleep set, and a wearable bathing suit9 acc...

Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patternsKnitting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, itincludes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You’ll love the full-color project photos in the color ...

32 warm-weather knitting projects to make for kidsAs a knitter and teacher in Southern California, author Kristi Porter knows well what warm-weather knitters want. Based on the success of her previous book, Knitting in the Sun: 32 Projects for Warm Weather, it's evident that patterns for warmer weather and warmer climate knitting are in demand.This time Kristi focuses her knitting needles on warm weather patterns for children, bringing you a stunningly desi...

Priceless Proverbs is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were presented with the first half of a famous saying or proverb and then asked to finish it themselves.It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi Kamper Child Care, located in North Muskegon, Michigan. Each child was to create an individual gift book for his or her parents, and Priceless Proverbs was simply to be one chapter in ...

Priceless Proverbs Book 2 continues where book one left off - with over one hundred additional kid quotes and illustrations. It is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were presented with the first half of a famous saying or proverb and then asked to finish it themselves.It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi Kamper Child Care, located in North Muskegon, Michigan. Each child was to ...

**True Story**Short Story**Pedaling My Ass Off is a weight loss story... well, kinda. A short but funny story about an attempt to lose weight by bicycling. Anyone who has tried, & failed, to lose weight - especially by exercising - will appreciate this story. Perfect for a quick read.Includes bonus excerpt from the new How to Tell When You're Really Old - Funny Happens When Kids Define Old Age!Review: (via amazon.com) "Very nice short story that will resonate with m...

Babies Come From… Where?!? is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were simply asked "Where do you think babies come from?" and allowed to answer freely, giving as much or as little explanation as they saw fit.It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi Kamper Child Care, located in North Muskegon, Michigan. Each child was to create an individual gift book for his or her parents, and Babi...

**Short Story**True Story**A note from the author: "This is a true story. Like many moments in life, this story is much funnier now than when it happened. Let me just say.... Martini's and weed whackers don't mix. I say this from personal experience, having witnessed the outcome of one such pairing. This is that story. :) "What happens when you mix Martini's and weed whackers? You get a very interesting, and true story that will leave you laughing, yet shaking your head at ...

**Short Story**True Story**Anyone that is married, or has a significant other will appreciate this true "revenge" story. Told with humor and pitch-perfect timing, Sweet Revenge is a laugh out loud story sure to be be retold again and again over the dinner table. Great for those moments when you need a quick smile. Includes a bonus excerpt from Babies Come From Where?!? Funny Happens When Kids Explain Pregnancy and Birth!Review:(via Amazon.com) "OMG FUNNY! This short story h...

Intended for adults but family friendly, How to Tell When You're Really Old - Funny Happens When Kids Define Old Age, is the result of hundreds of interviews with children ages three to twelve, who were asked to explain how they could tell when someone was really old.It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi Kamper Child Care, located in North Muskegon, Michigan. Each child was to create an individual gift book for his or her pare...

It's amazing how little young children know about strangers and how to stay safe. And much of what they do know is incorrect, or simply intended to scare them.Kids want and need to know what to DO in dangerous situations, but are usually only told to what NOT to do. (Don't talk to strangers; don't get in the car with strangers, etc.) Even the multitude of children's picture books about strangers (most aimed at the 8-12 year old age group) often fail to teach kids what they CAN do if...

**Short Story**True Story**Kids can take things so literally sometimes. Especially rules. In this short story one young girl tries hard to follow her mom's rules, but learns that some rules are better off broken.Every family has it's own unique set of "family rules". You know...those 'special rules' that parents make up to deal with specific issues. In this story, one families "Saturday Rule" turns out to be a lesson they will never forget.Note from the author: "Lik...