Storey Publishing
Author of The Big Book of Gardening Skills
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Works by Storey Publishing
The Vegetable Gardener's Book of Building Projects: 39 Essentials to Increase the Bounty and Beauty of Your Garden (2010) 82 copies, 2 reviews
Backpack Explorer: Spotting Snakes and Frogs, and Other Reptiles and Amphibians: What Will You Find? (2025) 2 copies
horses and friends poster book 2 copies
Animal Friends: Hello, Dogs!: Meet Dogs of All Shapes & Sizes; Learn What Dogs Love; Discover How to Be Friends! (2024) 2 copies
Backpack Explorer Stickers: Nature Adventure: 300 Stickers plus Play & Learn Activities (2024) 2 copies
Planting Your Dwarf Orchard 1 copy
Stenciling 1 copy
Country Wisdom Almanac: 373 Tips, Crafts, Home Improvements, Recipes, and Homemade Remedies (Wisdom & Know-How) (2012) 1 copy
Braiding Rugs (Bulletin A-3) 1 copy
Maintaining Your Dwarf Fruit Orchard: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-134 (Storey/Garden Way Publishing bulletin) (1992) 1 copy
Animal Friends: Hello, Cats!: Meet Cats of All Colors & Breeds; Learn What Cats Love; Discover How to Be Friends! (2025) 1 copy, 1 review
Grow the Best Strawberries 1 copy
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- Guided by a mission to provide practical information that encourages personal independence in harmony with the environment, Storey books teach and encourage readers of all ages to enrich their lives through hands-on activities and experiences.
The company’s roots date back to 1983, when founders John and Martha Storey bought the publishing arm of Garden Way, a business long known for its rototillers and garden carts. What began as Storey Communications grew into Storey Publishing, which has become a trusted authority for books on gardening, home reference, crafts, cooking, beer and wine, nature, animals, horses, building, farming, homesteading, and mind/body/spirit.
Storey joined the Workman Publishing family in 2000. Storey’s offices are located on the campus of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) in North Adams, nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. - Map Location
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Animal Friends: Hello, Cats!: Meet Cats of All Colors & Breeds; Learn What Cats Love; Discover How to Be Friends! by Editors of Storey Publishing
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Storey Publishing, for this DRC in exchange for a fair and honest review. The thoughts and opinions expressed below are my own.
This is a good introductory book for kids who are thinking about getting a pet and/or want to learn more about their animal of choice. It's not an encyclopedia (although it has some fun trivia) but rather a stepping stone into learning more about cats if they so choose. The text provides a clear and engaging overview of what show more cats are. discussing their behavior quirks, physical characteristics and the range of traits that they have, as well as fun trivia facts about their abilities. There's a good ratio of text to pictures here, as well as a good mix of illustrations with actual photographs. The children in the illustrations are shown engaging with the cats in a way that's natural, relaxed and happy, with the cats appearing pleased as well.
The title of the book itself indicates the direction that it will go in, and it's a nice, subtle touch. By framing the animals as friends in addition to potential pets, the book guides children in approaching animals as creatures worthy of respect and care, whom we hope to live in harmony with whether they're in or outside our houses. I love the way that the text spends time ishowing children how to approach and interact with cats effectively; the diagram of the "good" versus "stay away!" places to pet them is helpful and well-done. I find that many individuals who have had less-than-pleasant interactions with cats did so because they were unaware of how to treat them (such as yanking their tail), or were given negative messages about cats in their childhood. I hope that books like this will work towards reversing that trend; the earlier children are introduced to animals in proper contexts, the more aware and careful they become. The themes of gentleness and patience with animals are key, and an important skill for children to develop.
The addition of interactive exercises in the back are also fun, and a great way to foster future engagement. The cat bingo is a great idea, as are the list of things that children can donate to shelters and cat rescues to help those in need. I haven't read the book focused on dogs yet, but reading this one has made me want to seek it out. show less
This is a good introductory book for kids who are thinking about getting a pet and/or want to learn more about their animal of choice. It's not an encyclopedia (although it has some fun trivia) but rather a stepping stone into learning more about cats if they so choose. The text provides a clear and engaging overview of what show more cats are. discussing their behavior quirks, physical characteristics and the range of traits that they have, as well as fun trivia facts about their abilities. There's a good ratio of text to pictures here, as well as a good mix of illustrations with actual photographs. The children in the illustrations are shown engaging with the cats in a way that's natural, relaxed and happy, with the cats appearing pleased as well.
The title of the book itself indicates the direction that it will go in, and it's a nice, subtle touch. By framing the animals as friends in addition to potential pets, the book guides children in approaching animals as creatures worthy of respect and care, whom we hope to live in harmony with whether they're in or outside our houses. I love the way that the text spends time ishowing children how to approach and interact with cats effectively; the diagram of the "good" versus "stay away!" places to pet them is helpful and well-done. I find that many individuals who have had less-than-pleasant interactions with cats did so because they were unaware of how to treat them (such as yanking their tail), or were given negative messages about cats in their childhood. I hope that books like this will work towards reversing that trend; the earlier children are introduced to animals in proper contexts, the more aware and careful they become. The themes of gentleness and patience with animals are key, and an important skill for children to develop.
The addition of interactive exercises in the back are also fun, and a great way to foster future engagement. The cat bingo is a great idea, as are the list of things that children can donate to shelters and cat rescues to help those in need. I haven't read the book focused on dogs yet, but reading this one has made me want to seek it out. show less
Backpack Explorer: Discovering Plants and Flowers: What Will You Find? by Editors of Storey Publishing
Fantastic activity learning book for any age or country of origin, really. The early divisions are flowers, grasses, leaves, cactus, wildflowers, marsh/water plants, mosses/ferns, berries, as well as which plants are dangerous. There are activities for learning and stickers (if the book is gifted to one person). It also encourages interaction for the reader with both the giver and the environment. I want one!
The illustrations are delightful, imaginative, clear, and colorful.
Well suited for show more reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, and even to a school or teacher or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Storey Publishing, Storey Publishing, LLC via NetGalley. Thank you!
A marvelous book! show less
The illustrations are delightful, imaginative, clear, and colorful.
Well suited for show more reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, and even to a school or teacher or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Storey Publishing, Storey Publishing, LLC via NetGalley. Thank you!
A marvelous book! show less
Pretty good collection. Maybe even deserves 4 stars. There are a number of crafts in this book, but not so many that there isn't enough room to give enough information about all of them. I read the section on "make your own flowerpots" in the store and was impressed that the author tells you how to dig and refine your own clay (wow!) and how and where to source inexpensive clay and what to ask for, followed by the basic information on handbuilding that most books of this nature would include show more as their only offering, and culminating in a brief but effective description of how to build your own primitive kiln and fire your pottery. I'd use a different type of outdoor homemade kiln, but the fact that she even covers the topic at all is huge.
The crafts in the book include rug braiding, rug hooking, quilting, chair caning, pottery, stencilling (of walls, in the 19th century fashion), basketry, simple curtains, and very basic furniture construction. Each section is written by an author experienced in the craft. I think I talked myself into those four stars now. show less
The crafts in the book include rug braiding, rug hooking, quilting, chair caning, pottery, stencilling (of walls, in the 19th century fashion), basketry, simple curtains, and very basic furniture construction. Each section is written by an author experienced in the craft. I think I talked myself into those four stars now. show less
Fantastic activity learning book for any age or country of origin, really. There are sections on the night sky, nocturnal animals and lots more, complete with fun learning tools like magnifying glass and ways to see animals and flora that have bioluminescence. Fantastic learning tool!
There are activities for learning and stickers (if the book is gifted to one person). It also encourages interaction for the reader with both the giver and the environment. I want one!
The illustrations are show more delightful, imaginative, clear, and colorful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, and even to a school or teacher or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Storey Publishing, Storey Publishing, LLC via NetGalley. Thank you!
A marvelous book! show less
There are activities for learning and stickers (if the book is gifted to one person). It also encourages interaction for the reader with both the giver and the environment. I want one!
The illustrations are show more delightful, imaginative, clear, and colorful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, and even to a school or teacher or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Storey Publishing, Storey Publishing, LLC via NetGalley. Thank you!
A marvelous book! show less
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