Books published by CICO Books

Pick up a needle and thread and be inspired by these delightful, contemporary cross stitch designs.

A complete course in machine-sewing for children aged 7+ years

Budding bakers will love these 35 recipes for making super-cute cakes!

Children will discover the fun of needle-felting with these 30 adorable step-by-step animal projects.With this fabulous craft book, children aged 7 plus can create a wonderful menagerie of adorable needle-felted animals. The projects will appeal to all young crafters, and are wonderful for children to keep for themselves or give as gifts. Craft expert Mia Underwood begins with 2D projects, such as brooches and a bookmark, then moves on to simple 3D projects such as a cute hamster and a wide-eyed owl. Children can then progress their needle-felting skills by making dogs, a squirrel, a panda, a pony, and many more fantastic creatures. There is a comprehensive techniques section so that children can perfect their needle-felting skills, and each project includes an adorable photo of the finished animal and is broken down into clear illustrated steps.

Learn to crochet with these simple patterns and step-by-step instructions for children aged 7 years+

Learn how to sew as you make fabulous toys, gifts, cards, bags and many more items you will be proud of!

Discover the wonders of the natural world that surrounds you!Start with In The Garden—where you can build a bird feeder, or an insect hotel. Growing Fun has projects for plants that can be grown in small spaces, such as a miniature garden and a tiny terrarium. The Outdoors Indoors includes craft ideas for things you've collected—a leaf picture frame, a shell wind chime and some pine cone animals! Finally, head to Outdoor Crafts and Games with activities for camping. Here you can find out how to make a treasure trail and a river race game, along with much more. Every project has a skill level of 1, 2, or 3, and comes with easy-to-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide you along the way.

Learn how to play chess - the world's most popular board game!

How far away is the Sun? What is a shooting star? Why is there life on Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fun and fact-filled guide to our universe, the solar system and natural phenomena like life and gravity.

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of crystals and their powerful energies to help, heal and transform with this fully illustrated simple-to-use guide.

Pass on a love of gardening and nature to children with these 35 fun and rewarding outdoor and indoor projects.

If you love colourful yarns and being creative, then you'll love the 35 great projects in My First Knitting Book.