"Sock monkeys have struggles like any other normal person does: they get chased by cats trying to play with their loose strings, they're mistaken for dog toys, they're eaten alive by moths...but there are plus sides, like lady sock monkeys, wearing kilts, and knowing their origin (the humble sock). This illustrated collection from Greg Stones explores the ups and downs of sock monkey life, one hate/love item at a time"--Provided by publisher.

"Crochet designer Irene Strange opens our eyes to the wonders of nature with amigurumi patterns for odd and unexpected animals that you won’t find in other books. Think an aardvark can’t be adorable? Think again! In this book you’ll meet 16 rather curious creatures. You’ll create furry tummies, spiky backs, scaly tails, and feathery necks. Some have long dangly legs, some have swirly tails, and some have features that baffle us all! But however...

Make your own unique and huggable soft toys with this quirky collection of 12 easy-to-sew stuffed animal patterns, so cute they are guaranteed to make children of all ages smile! With fun photography and clear detailed diagrams inspired by Japanese pattern books, each step is then broken down in jargon-free instructions – which beginner sewers will find super-helpful – while more advanced sewers will be able to work from the diagrams alone. As...

"Sweet Crochet Friends is a treasure trove of crochet creations and lovely illustrations by the author. It contains the patterns for 16 lovely stuffed toy designs. Each toy has its own unique personality, with adaptable accessories. You can create cuddly animals like Lily the Lamb, Cocola the Koala, Little Panda Peter, Titou the Tiger, Lulu Otter, as well as some cute dolls, like Anna the Bunny Girl, Nana, and Little April. Some projects are easy...

"It's time to SUPERSIZE your amigurumi! Tiny crochet animals are cute, but the larger animals in this book are just the right size for hugs and cuddles. Worked with bulky yarn and larger hooks, these stuffed animals hook up fast, and all of the patterns are easy enough for even a beginner crocheter. Single crochet stitches form most of the pieces. Stitched or crocheted embellishments make each creature unique. Finished pieces range in size from approximately...

"After searching so long for a place to call home, the daring teddies–clever Buddy, shrewd Sunny, fearless Nothing, and wise Reginald–find few answers at the place where they were created, Furrington Industries. But with a new friend—a teddy of legend!—the teddies head back into the dangerous world to seek the secrets of their creation. Soon the teddies find themselves surrounded by people who hated them, and discover that the founder of Furrington...

A little girl writes to her bunny, telling him all the things she likes when they're together, from how he blows on her porridge to cool it down to playing in the park and holding hands at the zoo. As they adventure the world, they see big things, small things, creatures, colours and wonderful surprises wherever they go, but at the end, the little girl realises that the thing she loves most is her bunny!