craft stores For Kids Book Reviews

Latest Reviews: Awesome! Wonderful, love it to pieces. My 7 year old and I are having soooo much fun with this book. Goes great with S.Bauer's books. You get two jointed paper dolls for each figure, one pre-colored, one black and white. [Read More]

Latest Reviews: Very useful book with clear, straightforwardly explained drawings--the kind of book you can keep close by, and when you need something inside, you can easily find it. There's no filler, just instruction from cover to cover.I'm sorry I didn't come across this sooner. Will......[Read More]

Book Introduction:Experience the Star Wars saga through the vision of DK's cross-section illustration techniques and the magic of the imagineers at Lucasfilm. All of the vehicles and space craft found in Star Wars: Episode I will be explored in precise detail. Cutaways are accompanied by informative text to not only ......[Read More]

Latest Reviews: This series of books focus on home based craft ideas to do with your kids. Although it has nice finished craft photos, there aren't any step by step photos. The crafts tend to be intense and will take several days to dry or finish. This makes this book really only good f......[Read More]

Book Introduction:Each book in this delightful, child-friendly series focuses on a different period in history, from Ancient Egypt right up to World War 2. Children will love learning about each era, and then following the simple instructions to make useful or interesting objects from that time. Age-appropriate ......[Read More]

Latest Reviews:Ellen and William Craft escaped slavery in Georgia during the Christmas holiday of 1848. Their primary motive was their desire for a large family and their refusal to raise children in slavery. Not only would the children be slaves, but as the legal property of the slave owner, they could be taken f......[Read More]

Book Introduction:Do you have something to celebrate? You can celebrate by making papel picado! Featuring vibrant step-by-step photo instructions, this nonfiction book helps introduce children to another culture through craft-making and designs. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a fri......[Read More]

Book Introduction:Early readers can learn how to make their very own Chinese New Year dragon in this step-by-step instructional nonfiction book. Bright, vivid photos and a glossary of required tools help introduce children to a new culture through craft-making.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the com......[Read More]

Book Introduction:The life of the Indian boy — living close to nature, learning the ways of the wild animals, playing games and learning stories that developed the strength of body and spirit — has long been noted for its ability to develop character. In this book Charles Eastman ("Ohiyesa"), a ......[Read More]

Latest Reviews: Now you can turn an ordinary rock into a masterpiece. This book is very colorful and full of great ideas. Also a lot of great quotes by artists; "Every child is an artist-the problem is how to remain an artist once you grow up." Pablo Picasso.This is a great book for kid......[Read More]

Book Introduction:This book is for the girl who loves to craft and wants to make some extra cash. It's filled with the best crafts from American Girl magazine that are easy to make and great to sell. The book features instructions for crafts to make for every season. The kit includes all the items the girl needs to m......[Read More]

Book Introduction:Good stores still exist. In fact, their numberis growing. Well-designed specialty shopsthat are inspired by the small manufacturersand mom-and-pop operations of thepast are now sprouting up. These outlets aredefying e-commerce and anonymous onlineshopping with outstanding products, originalinterior ......[Read More]

Book Introduction:France is a magical place that attracts more tourists than any other country in the world. Step inside this colorful book to learn why people love it so much. Then make French-inspired crafts you can keep or give as gifts, and cook some delicious French food for your friends and family. Make a pape......[Read More]

Book Introduction:In the sunny Caribbean, bananas, coconuts, cashews, mangoes, and limes grow on trees, and some fish even seem to fly. Though the islands share a tragic past of warfare, slavery, and pirate raids, each island has a unique heritage. Poor Man s Fritters are a legacy of slavery. The molasses and brown s......[Read More]

Latest Reviews: Pretty cute projects, although the only one I think I was inspired by was the Papel project from Mexico. Very easy and festive. [Read More]

Book Introduction:Seasoned writing teacher Jenny Mechem Bender echoes what most primary teachers already know: our young students long to write fiction! And with just enough detailed, step-by-step instructional support—across eight stages of a complete Realistic Fiction Unit of Study together with mentor texts ......[Read More]

Book Introduction:Enables young readers to add personal creative touches to Jewish holiday celebrations with a variety of craft projects that provide for any Jewish special occasion or observance, including Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukot, Purim, and others. Original.[Read More]

Latest Reviews:Ellen and William Craft escaped slavery in Georgia during the Christmas holiday of 1848. Their primary motive was their desire for a large family and their refusal to raise children in slavery. Not only would the children be slaves, but as the legal property of the slave owner, they could be taken f......[Read More]

Latest Reviews:Our primary school's library was stocked with American Girl Series books. We had Molly, Samantha, Kirsten, Felicity and Addy. I read all of them. Molly, Samantha and Addy were my favourites and I didn't quite much fancy Kirsten and Felicity. I can't remember anything about them except one of them ma......[Read More]

Latest Reviews: We are making braided rugs for Christmas!! ; ) [Read More]