Examines womens constructions of selfhood through film and literature in interwar BritainOff to the Pictures: Cinemagoing, Womens Writing and Movie Culture in Interwar Britain offers a rich new exploration of interwar womens fictions and their complex intersections with cinema. Interrogating a range of writings, from newspapers and magazines to middlebrow and modernist fictions, the book takes the reader through the diverse print and storytelling media that women constructed around interwar film-going, arguing that literary forms came to constitute an intermedial gendered cinema culture at this time.Using detailed case studies, this innovative book draws upon new archival research, industrial analysis and close textual readings to consider cinemas place in the fictions and critical writings of major literary figures such as Winifred Holtby, Stella Gibbons, Elizabeth Bowen, Jean Rhys, Elinor Glyn, C. A. Lejeune and Iris Barry. Through the lens of feminist film historiography, Off to the Pictures presents a bold new view of interwar cinema culture, read through the creative reflections of the women who experienced it.

Puzzle fun to enjoy again and again! This spiral-bound dry-erase workbook contains preschool-friendly My First Hidden Pictures puzzles, words to trace, drawing prompts and more. The write-on, wipe-off design and included dry-erase marker let puzzlers 3-6 express their creativity and solve over 25 age-appropriate learning puzzles over and over again. Filled with colorful illustrations, this preschool activity book is specially designed to help kids develop visual perception and problem-solving skills while offering a unique and entertaining first-puzzling experience. The wipe-off design is perfect for young artists ready to show off their talents and start fresh when inspiration strikes. Kids will love that they can draw all over these books and wipe away their work like magic. Parents will love that this My First Hidden Pictures book teaches kids to think critically through play. The colorful illustrations and puzzles keep kids engaged in skill-building activities that make learning fun. Plus, the spiral binding and sturdy wrap-around cover make it easy to take this book on the go for puzzle fun anywhere.

This farm-themed puzzle book is a great way for younger kids ages 3-6 to enjoy the classic fun of Hidden Pictures play. This 56-page book contains more than 25 Hidden Pictures scenes designed for the youngest puzzlers, plus bonus drawing and tracing games. With wipe-clean pages and a tethered, dry-erase marker, kids can complete each activity over and over for hours of screen-free fun. Young puzzlers will love seeking hidden objects in this book’s adorable farm-themed illustrations of cows, chickens, barnyards and more. Kids can use the included marker to circle the objects, and once they’re all found, wipe off the scene to start again! The concealed spiral binding and attached marker make this book convenient to take on the go for puzzle fun anywhere. Each puzzle is specially designed to help young learners develop visual perception and problem-solving skills, offers a unique and entertaining first-puzzling experience. And like all Highlights products, the Write-On Wipe-Off My First Farm Hidden Pictures book is well researched, well constructed and visually appealing, to bring kids age-centric Fun with a Purpose.

Discover rawr-some puzzle fun! This dinosaur-themed dry-erase book contains preschool-friendly My First Hidden Pictures puzzles, words to trace, drawing prompts and more. The write-on, wipe-off design and included dry-erase marker let puzzlers 3-6 express their creativity and solve over 25 age-appropriate puzzles over and over again. Filled with illustrations of all sorts of dino friends, this activity book is specially designed to help kids develop visual perception and problem-solving skills while offering a unique and entertaining first-puzzling experience. The wipe-off design is perfect for young artists ready to show off their talents and start fresh when inspiration strikes. Kids will love that they can draw all over these books and wipe away their work like magic. Parents will love that this My First Hidden Pictures book teaches kids to think critically through play. The colorful illustrations and puzzles keep kids engaged in skill-building activities that make learning fun. Plus, the spiral binding and sturdy wrap-around cover make it easy to take this book on the go for puzzle fun anywhere.

This colorful, sturdy board book features wipe-clean pages and a marker so preschoolers can practice writing their letters and solve age-appropriate Hidden Pictures puzzles, mazes, and other fun activities over and over again. Learning letters and alphabet order are essential building blocks for future learning, and Highlights brings "Fun with a Purpose" to these formative skills. Our award-winning content blends uppercase and lowercase letter tracing and writing practice with alphabet-themed puzzles and humor, which will help kids develop a lifelong love of language--all in a take-along format perfect for learning on the go.

Embark on a cosmic culinary adventure with "The Galactic Bake-Off," an enchanting bedtime story picture book that transports young readers to an out-of-this-world baking competition! Follow Mia and her extraterrestrial friends as they blend earthly ingredients with intergalactic creativity in a dazzling baking contest. In this delightful tale, children will be captivated by the colourful illustrations and imaginative storytelling that bring the galactic bake-off to life. Watch as Mia and her friends create fantastical treats and face whimsical baking challenges, sparking inspiration and teamwork. This magical book includes: A Colouring Page: Add your own vibrant hues to the galactic kitchen and its quirky characters. An Interactive Puzzle: Engage young minds with a themed puzzle that offers extra fun and discovery. Ideal for ages 4-8, "The Galactic Bake-Off" encourages creativity, problem-solving, and a sense of adventure, making it a wonderful addition to any bedtime story collection. Don’t miss out on the cosmic fun! Add "The Galactic Bake-Off" to your child’s bookshelf today and let their imagination soar in a universe where baking meets space adventure!

Puzzle, scratch, and draw! The perfect gift for unicorn fans, this 64-page activity book offers a unique experience—combining the thrill of scratch art with Hidden Pictures puzzles, as well as mazes, doodle pages, jokes and more. Kids ages 6-9 will love to find over 350 hidden objects and express their artistic talents in the scratch-off pages with bursts of color beneath. Highlights’ beloved Hidden Pictures puzzles have been transformed into scratch-off books, with room for kids to add their own creative touches. Reveal magical unicorn-themed scenes bursting with color while also solving Hidden Pictures puzzles, giggling at the kid-friendly “punny” humor and tackling other engaging activities. Scratching off the scene is easy, thanks to the included wooden stylus. The spiral binding means pages lie flat for easier scratching, doodling and drawing, even on the go. Plus, solving puzzles is a great way for kids to build skills like concentration and visual perception, all while having fun.