Creative Scarecrows

Download or read book Creative Scarecrows written by Marcianne Miller and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the traditional straw guy to a painted sheet-metal mermaid, these 30 scarecrows and their yard figure cousins are simply out of the ordinary—and that’s great news for the many crafters who compete in “Best Scarecrow” contests held at fairs and other venues throughout America. It’s easy to construct one of these wildly creative figures with the information and instruction contained in this whimsical, charming celebration of scarecrow art. Some are crafted from organic materials such as gourds and bamboo. Others use recycled items, including a “Tin Can Man” and a quirky woman made from old umbrellas. A few double as a planter, trellis, or address marker. Whether to scare away birds or attract attention to the garden, these make great additions to any outdoor space.

Download or read book The Scarecrow's Hat written by Ken Brown and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classroom favorite, a resourceful chicken enlists her farm friends to get a coveted hat from Scarecrow. A delightful circular tale and fall read-aloud! Chicken really admires Scarecrow's straw hat. Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms. Chicken doesn't have a walking stick to trade—but she knows someone who does. Author-illustrator Ken Brown pairs vivid, realistic watercolors with an inventive plot, engaging sequencing, and repetition to tell a charming circular story packed with relatable themes of friendship, bartering, and problem-solving. This award-winning title is an ideal story time choice for autumn and harvest themes.

Download or read book The Scarecrow's Dance written by Jane Yolen and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Yolen introduces us to the fickle scarecrow, who decides to leave his station and dance away the fall night. He leaps through the fields until he reaches the farmhouse, where he sees a small light in the window. Inside, a boy is saying his prayers, and he offers up a special prayer for the corn that will be harvested in the morning. Humbled, the scarecrow knows what he has to do: He returns to the field and watches over the corn as only he can. Masterfully told, with illustrations by award winner Bagram Ibatoulline, this book has all the makings of a new classic.

Download or read book Scarecrows written by Felder Rushing and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1998-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions for making scarecrows and other figures for the yard

Download or read book The Little Scarecrow Boy written by Margaret Wise Brown and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-07-26 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Scarecrow Boy is the lightest and brightest picture book from one of the most renowned children's writers ever: Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Caldecott winner David Diaz's illustrations burst with sunshine, and Brown's words reveal the quiet glory of a boy on the brink of growing up, full of curiosity and life. Ages 3 – 7

Download or read book The Scarecrows on Parade written by Shamim Padamsee and published by Pratham books. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scarecrows are put up in fields to scare away birds and animals. But little Gauri thinks otherwise!

Download or read book Hip Handbags written by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Art & Craft.