The first book in Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series—How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates is the essential guide for anyone who wants to learn how to draw anime, from the world’s leading author of How To Draw books.

Nothing brings anime artists more satisfaction than creating original characters to use in a comic strip or graphic novel.

In this anime drawing book, bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart helps them reach this goal by providing insight into the six most popular types of anime characters: schoolgirls, schoolboys, preteens, vengeful bad guys, humorous personalities, and fantasy figures. He supplies templates for each; an extensive array of “menus” of head and body types, outfits, and accessories; and detailed, accessible, step-by-step demonstrations and drawing exercises, making this the perfect reference for anyone who wants to learn to draw anime.

Plus, Hart showcases some of the best anime artists in the world for this title—including Inma R., Tabby Kink, Ayame Shiroi, Euro Pinku, and Tina Francisco. It’s the guide every would-be anime artist has been looking for!
 
Suitable for all levels, from beginners who are just starting to learn how to draw anime, to advanced users who want to hone their skills, this is the ideal resource for all fans of anime and manga drawing.

Drawing books are a perennial present to inspire young artists and a popular gift for teens. There is no greater tool than an art book to spark creativity, develop new artistic skills, and help kids and teens channel their energy towards positive self-expression.

When searching for the best anime drawing book, The Master Guide to Drawing Anime is a great choice. The spiral bound version of this book is great for those who use their books regularly. Our proprietary binding helps you lay this title flat for easier reading and handling.

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Join the beloved Mercy Watson, a toast-loving pig, on her exciting and humorous adventures with the Mercy Watson Collection Token! These delightful stories, including Mercy Watson to the Rescue and Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, from the New York Times bestselling series by Kate DiCamillo come to life through engaging narration, perfect for young listeners. Follow Mercy as she embarks on thrilling escapades, including daring rescues and joyful car rides, all while causing a bit of chaos. With heartwarming characters and laugh-out-loud moments, this token is sure to bring joy to kids, families, and classrooms alike.

This audio token introduces children to the fun and quirky world of Mercy Watson, offering valuable lessons in friendship, problem-solving, and perseverance. Whether Mercy is saving the day or simply enjoying a buttered toast breakfast, her adventures provide a delightful blend of humor and heart. With fun sound effects and lively narration, this token will capture the imagination of young listeners and inspire them to embark on their own playful journeys.

• Close your eyes. Let thoughts come and go, but don’t interact with them.
• Breathe deeply. You might be able to feel your consciousness expanding and retracting, almost like a pulse.
• Don’t panic. It’s a normal experience. Let your mind settle and hold it there.
• Listen to what Labradorite has to offer you.

It’s important to know what’s going on inside and outside our bodies. By bringing our attention towards the sensations we feel, we become more present, more rooted in reality, more empowered to manifest our desires.

Hematite is a grounding crystal through and through. The weighty stone helps you come back down to earth if your thoughts have strayed too far. It reminds you to check in with your body. How are you feeling? Are you slouching? Is there any tension in your neck or shoulders? Perform these checks regularly and the physical and mental benefits for your well-being will blow you away.

Citrine is a little bundle of joy. Historically, it was thought to contain solidified sunlight. That’s how precious and uplifting this gemstone actually is! Citrine can never absorb negative energy which makes it an excellent shield against spite, jealousy or people with bad intentions. It promotes your drive without forcing you into overworking or creating excessive stress. It attracts wealth, success and happiness, and reminds you that being present in the moment eradicates personal suffering.

Listen to your body. It knows itself best.

Affirmations: Recite words that promote mindfulness, such as, “I am fully present in my interactions.”

To maintain the beauty of your crystal bracelet, keep it away from water. Hematite is a sensitive stone and it requires gentle touch. As the bracelet is made of natural stones, the colors may vary slightly from stone to stone, making each one utterly unique.

"The Mindfulness Moments Collection" is a compilation of beloved titles from the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series by Parents' Choice Gold Award-winner Kira Willey. This collection offers a blend of calming stories and mindful exercises, designed to help children find peace and manage their emotions.

With easy-to-follow practices, these stories teach kids to navigate their feelings through mindful breathing and thoughtful self-expression. This token can assist children in finding calm. It offers a fun and simple way to incorporate mindfulness into their daily routines, at home or on the go.

From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.

Explore the touching story of "The Name Jar," a profound and heartwarming tale about a young girl named Unhei who moves from Korea to America. Anxious about starting school and having her classmates pronounce her name, she contemplates adopting an American name. But through the kindness and curiosity of her new friends, Unhei embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance that celebrates her unique identity.

The Natural Energy Lamp is the best way to introduce an abundance of healing energy into your room. Its light is bright but soothing—perfect for late-night bursts of productivity. Crucially, the eight raw stones’ energy works regardless of whether the light is switched on or off.

Stop negative self-talk in its tracks with Rose Quartz. Welcome in endless love instead. It brings compassion, peace, and generosity, encouraging you to be kind wherever you go. Even to yourself. Red Agate is a fantastic gemstone for balance. It grounds your energy and reignites the passion in your love life or work life. Known to clear the sexual organs, Red Agate brings the yin and yang energies into harmony. Apatite helps you remain calm in times of frustration. It soothes irritability and brings clarity in times of confusion. A creative stone, Apatite helps you overcome sorrow, apathy, or anger in inventive ways.

Amethyst brings tranquility wherever it goes. A peaceful relaxation stone, it’s a wonderful companion to meditate with. It’s said to activate the higher chakras and connect you to your spirit guide. Tiger’s Eye is a stone of confidence, self-belief, and manifestation. It’s one of the greatest crystals for intention-setting because of its high-frequency energy. It activates the solar plexus chakra and is a constant source of motivation. Clear Quartz aligns all the chakras and brings good health and vitality to the mind, body, and spirit. Another great gem for intentions, Clear Quartz amplifies the energy you put toward selfless goals. 

Green Aventurine is a stone of soft healing energy. It’s one of the best break-up crystals, holding your hand as your heart heals. It inspires confidence and courage, even when all the odds are stacked against you. Black Tourmaline is a protective powerhouse. It soaks up negative energy and keeps your aura cozy and safe. Activate the base chakra, center your energy, and cleanse your mind, body and spirit.

Get the Natural Energy Lamp to refresh your room and revitalize your mind, body and soul.

How to use this lamp
The lamp comes with a USB cable: attach an adaptor and connect it to a power outlet and you’re good to go! Place it on a desk or table in your bedroom and switch it on to instantly create a calm atmosphere. The crystals’ energy works constantly in the background, so even if it was only used for decoration, you’d still reap the rewards. However, you can also use the natural stones to accompany you during meditation, or to create crystal grids or intention-setting ceremonies.

As these are natural stones, the colors may vary slightly from stone to stone, making each one utterly unique.

Ever experienced déjà vu, synchronicity, or another strange event that was labeled as a ‘coincidence’? What if it’s not? The mind is a powerful tool. Amethyst can help you use it.

Known to be a stone of soothing, Amethyst operates on a calm frequency and naturally brings you to that same level. It’s a highly spiritual stone that increases your self-awareness. It enhances your innate psychic abilities and opens your mind to intuition, commonly referred to as the 6th sense. This sense of being able to detect things that aren’t necessarily visible is extremely special and should be treated and nurtured as such. Use it to delve deeper into your consciousness, for example - when doing a relaxing meditation retreat at home.

Changing the world starts with understanding yourself.

How to use this stone:
This Amethyst cluster is a great stone to use as a gratitude rock. Hold it before bed and think back on everything that you did during the day. Choose the thing that you’re most grateful for and cycle through happy memories of the day while choosing. If you turn this into a regular habit, you’ll go to sleep with a smile and wake up with one too.

As Amethyst is a natural stone, the colors may vary slightly from stone to stone, making each one utterly unique.

When the sun sets and the world quiets, night unfolds like a velvet embrace. Its darkness is a realm of peace and sanctuary, where the soul heals. Worries soften. The stress of the day dissolves like the waning light. The night becomes a guardian, summoning rest and renewal.

Embrace the sanctuary of night with a trio of majestic gemstones.

Highly regarded as a stone of protection, Blue Tiger’s Eye is said to shield from unwanted energy. Many believe it to be a spiritual guardian, blocking out mental noise that disrupts sleep.

Just as night filters away the stress of the day, Black Obsidian is thought to filter away negative energy. It’s revered by many who seek refuge from the toxic vibrations that fill today’s social media and professional environments.

Like the brilliant dawn that always brings renewed hope at the end of a long night, Clear Quartz is the crown of the bracelet. This stone is beloved by those who wish to pierce through emotional challenges. Many use it as an emotional first aid kit—to provide comfort in the face of stress. To give strength in times of vulnerability. And to add clarity in times of confusion.

Carry the serenity and protection of night with you no matter the time of day.

In differences lies beauty. Every stone is natural and hand-selected, making each bracelet unique.

A lack of energy protection can easily make us feel weak or lost. The Obsidian Wolf Pendant puts an end to that. One of the all-time greats for energy protection, Obsidian is the only crystal bodyguard you’ll ever need. 

Obsidian’s the name, energy protection’s the game. There is no stone that will protect your aura better than Obsidian. Wear it at home, to work, or at a social event to keep your spiritual guard up at all times. 

A crafty totem for when you feel the need for support, Obsidian soaks up negativity in the atmosphere like a sponge. Creating a force-field against the malicious intentions of others, this protective gemstone ensures you’re defended from all angles.

The strong symbol of the wolf inspires confidence and encourages you to hold your ground when under emotional attack. It represents loyalty that can manifest as compassion for your loved ones or ‘wolf pack’. Combined with the immense power of Obsidian, the image of the wolf exposes flaws, bad habits, and weakness of character as mercilessly as if it were hunting its prey. The harsh self-reflection is done in such a way as to motivate positive change.

Protect your energy with The Obsidian Wolf Pendant.

Affirmation: Use mantras that align with the powers of Obsidian such as “I am protected in all ways” to enhance the effects. 

In differences lies beauty. Every stone is natural and hand-selected, making each item unique.

The Onesie Essential Set is the perfect way to start your baby's wardrobe! With Parker and Talia, your baby will be lounging in style, and our super-soft, tag less clothes are perfect for new sensitive baby skin. 

All onesie's also come with a onesie extender. Extenders are great because they allow you to wear your favorite onesie longer. With an extension you bridge up to two sizes, because the bodies are usually only too small in the crotch. This not only protects the wallet, but also the environment.

10% of all sales go to support Pediatric Mental Health. Do good, while helping you babies feel good!

Features

• Our classic Onesie with Rainbow embroidery at chest
• One matching baby hat
• A pair of matching baby mittens
• Made from our signature, super-soft, UV Ray protectant, hypoallergenic, bamboo-based jersey fabric. 
• Your choice of five fun color combinations 
• All onesie's come with a "onesie extender". Babies often grow faster in length than width, so extend the life of your onesie by using the extender. 

All of the clothing at Parker and Talia is made from our eco-friendly bamboo-based jersey fabric. This high-quality fabric is anti-bacterial, hypo-allergenic, UV ray protectant, temperature controlling, and super soft for baby's new skin. If you have any questions about our products, please get in touch!

We love to give meaning behind the different colors in our collection: please see below.

• Yellow is for happiness, hope, and spontaneity. 
• Blue is for calm, serenity, and imagination.
• Pink is for playfulness and unconditional love. 
• Red is for determination and enthusiasm. 
• White is for purity and Innocence.

Summer never ends in our Beach Ball Blue AirFort! With its bright and iconic beach ball coloring, our Beach Ball Blue AirFort will have you feeling like it’s Summer every day. Grab your beach towel and host your very own beach party, any time of the year!

• Fun in the sun all year around!
• All the fun of the beach, without the hassle of all the sand!
• It’s an AirFort stay-cation!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Let your children’s imagination run wild as you watch them transform into little campers in the AirFort Cabin design. Instantly feel like you’re out in the middle of the woods, next to a campfire, surrounded by trees and wildlife. With our slightly larger AirFort structure, the cabin design is sure to fit you and all your favorite camping friends as you create your own indoor campsite.

• Bringing the adventure of the great outdoors to your indoors in seconds!
• Enjoy all the fun of camping without all the trouble of pitching a tent!
• The perfect wilderness adventure!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Bring the night sky to any room in your home! The new Constellation AirFort will have you exploring outer space at all times of the day. With its glow in the dark design, spotting constellations like Ursa Major and Orion has never been easier!

• The sky’s the limit in our new Constellation AirFort!
• Bringing the galaxy down-to-earth!
• Lighting up your life in just seconds!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Looking to take ‘playing house’ to a whole new level? The AirFort Cottage instantly transforms the classic game of house and turns it into a game where every kid can feel like they are the owner of a cottage! With the Cottage AirFort structure, you can play house with all your favorite friends.

• Home away from home!
• All the fun of owning a cottage without all the responsibilities!
• Take a sense of home with you wherever you go!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Creamsicle’s might be perfect for Summer but our Creamsicle AirFort is perfect all year around! The Creamsicle AirFort will have your house feeling like Summertime, all the time!

• Fun in the sun all year around!
• All the fun of summer popsicles without the melting mess!
• Yummy to just look at!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

“A-Ten-Hut”! Our Digital Camo AirFort will have you feeling like a true soldier! Grab your uniform and boots and join your fellow soldiers wherever you choose to set up camp!

• Like bootcamp but fun!
• Taking playing with toy soldiers to a whole new level!
• Whether you want to play Army, Navy, Marines, or Air Force, the possibilities are endless!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Get ready to zoom into a world of a firefighter with the AirFort Firetruck, where every day is an epic rescue mission! This awesome inflatable firetruck transforms any space into epic role-playing and thrilling adventure.

• It’s like having your very own fire station right in your living room!
• Durable & breathable construction
• The perfect alternative to screen time
• Safe, worry-free forts for kids 3 & up
• Works with any standard box fan
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED) 
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Grab your safari hat because into the jungle we go! The Jungle Camo AirFort will have you feeling like a true jungle animal as you roam around with all the other monkeys, tigers, and snakes! Our classic AirFort structure allows you to fill your jungle with all your favorite jungle animals!

• Embark on your very own jungle safari in the comfort of your living room!
• All the fun of a safari, without the mess of the jungle!
• A roaring good time!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Get ready to flutter into a world of wonder with the AirFort Ladybug! This delightful inflatable turns any space into a bug-tastic play paradise for kids. Perfect for little ones who dream of exploring enchanted gardens and meeting friendly critters, this ladybug-themed AirFort is bursting with fun!

• Get ready for giggles, imaginative escapades, and lots of ladybug love in your very own inflatable garden of fun!
• Durable & breathable construction
• The perfect alternative to screen time
• Safe, worry-free forts for kids 3 & up
• Works with any standard box fan
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED) 
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

You can never feel blue in our Mod About Gray AirFort! Our Mod About Gray AirFort adds a sleek look to the never-ending fun of a blowup fort!

• A MODern type of fun!
• You never have to Gray by the rules in this AirFort!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Get ready for your child to journey to a whimsical wonderland in the new Mushroom AirFort! With its enchanting mushroom design, this AirFort will make any kid feel like they’re living in a fairy tale. Whether your little one wants to host a tea party with their favorite stuffed animals or embark on a quest to save the magical kingdom, the Mushroom AirFort is perfect for hours of imaginative play!

• Where dreams and spores come alive in just seconds!
• No magic required – just simply inflate!
• All the fascinating fun of fungi, without the outdoor kingdoms!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED) 
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Starfish, Seahorses, and Sharks …. Oh my! Swim with the fishes in our Ocean Camo AirFort. With all the colors of the ocean, our Ocean Camo AirFort will transform any room into your very own ocean exploration!

• Kick up your fins and watch your kids go crazy for our Ocean Camo AirFort.
• Whether you want to be a sea creature for the day or a sea explorer, the possibilities are endless!
• You’ll be jumping like a dolphin at how much fun you’ll be having!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

Pretty in pink! Our Pink and White AirFort will have you feeling like a princess in your own castle. Invite all your prince and princess friends and host your very own royal party in our Pink and White AirFort!

• A royally fun time!
• Set down your crown and watch as your kids play for hours!
• Get out of your seat, and move your feet, cause this AirFort’s pretty in pink!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.

All royalty deserves a castle! Let the royal fantasy begin with the AirFort Castle. The Castle design is sure to fit you and all your favorite royal friends and family as you create your own indoor empire.

• Enjoy style and luxury wherever you go, in your very own Castle!
• Hours of fun and imagination ruling over your domain!
• The perfect Royal Fantasy!
• (BOX FAN NOT INCLUDED)
• Child Safety Tested & Approved.