The Best Crafts, Hobbies & Activities Kids' Books 2024

1. Complete Book of: The Complete Book of Arts and Crafts, Grades K - 4 (Paperback)

The Complete Book of Arts and Crafts provides 256 pages of fun activities for children ages 5 to 9 that reinforce creative minds and motor skills!

The Complete Book of Arts and Crafts provides 256 pages of fun activities for children ages 5 to 9 that reinforce creative minds and motor skills! It includes paper, painting, musical, sculpting, and holiday crafts, as well as a complete answer key, user-

2. Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots - Paperback

Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots features 12 spirited, easy-to-implement ideas for theme gardens that parents and kids can grow together.

Pizza Patches & Bean Tunnels: Kids' Garden Projects to Cultivate Wonder Here are 12 spirited, easy-to-implement ideas for theme gardens that parents and kids can grow together, connecting children to nature through gardening. Each project includes a plan and the planting recipe--as well as a "Discovery Walk," activities and crafts to make with what you grow. And each is illustrated with author Sharon Lovejoy's lyrical watercolors. There's the Pizza Patch, a giant-size wheel garden planted in "slices" of tomatoes, zucchini, oregano, and basil. A Flowery Maze to get lost in. A Moon Garden of night-blooming flowers, including a moonflower tent. And Mother Nature's Medicine Chest. Discovery Walks teach kids how the gardens work, and a chapter on gardening basics includes a child-friendly 10-Minute Plan for planting and maintenance, plus a list of the top 20 plants guaranteed to make gardeners out of kids.

3. Paper Airplanes: Kids' Paper Airplane Book (Paperback)

The Count, The Slice, The Thunderbolt & Dragon Ring: Fold and fly them all! Calling all pilots! Fly them indoors. Fly them outdoors. Perform loops, dives, and other stunts, or challenge your friends to a race. And get to know your drag and lift. KIDS' PAPER AIRPLANE BOOK has everything you need to fold and fly a squadron of bold, bright, custom-designed paper aircraft. 76 full-color paper airplanes, perforated for easy tear out. And clear folding instructions. PLUS: Games, activities, the pilot's alphabet, a full-color, pull-out poster of an airport, field guide to common aircraft, flight log, pilot's license, and more! For ages 5+.

The Count, The Slice, The Thunderbolt & Dragon Ring: Fold and fly them all! Calling all pilots! Fly them indoors. Fly them outdoors. Perform loops, dives, and other stunts, or challenge your friends to a race. And get to know your drag and lift. KIDS' PAPER AIRPLANE BOOK has everything you need to fold and fly a squadron of bold, bright, custom-designed paper aircraft. 76 full-color paper airplanes, perforated for easy tear out. And clear folding instructions. PLUS: Games, activities, the pilot's alphabet, a full-color, pull-out poster of an airport, field guide to common aircraft, flight log, pilot's license, and more! For ages 5+.

4. How a House Is Built (Paperback)

Houses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built--from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works. Many different careers--including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers--are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

Houses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built—from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works. Many different careers—including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers—are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

5. How a House Is Built

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Houses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built—from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works. Many different careers—including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers—are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

6. Fun with African Design Stencils

6 authentic folk designs: tribal and ox masks, calabash carving, Ashanti carved head, and more for illustrating classroom assignments and adding exotic touches to a host of other flat surfaces..

6 authentic folk designs: tribal and ox masks, calabash carving, Ashanti carved head, and more.

7. My Prayer Journal - Pink / Green for Girls

9780849959820. Pre-owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 96. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 96 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. Similar in format to the best-selling My Faith Journals, My Prayer Journal is filled with short thoughts and Bible verses to help encourage children to journal their thoughts and guide them in developing a regular prayer life. Includes blanks to guide prayer. Fun illustrations fill the pages, making this an inviting and friendly book for kids ages 7-11.

9780849959820. Pre-owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 96. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 96 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. Similar in format to the best-selling My Faith Journals, My Prayer Journal is filled with short thoughts and Bible verses to help encourage children to journal their thoughts and guide them in developing a regular prayer life. Includes blanks to guide prayer. Fun illustrations fill the pages, making this an inviting and friendly book for kids ages 7-11.

8. The World's Greatest Paper Airplane and Toy Book (Paperback)

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This amazing book has every possible airplane design from stunt plane to glider, from the normal dart, to the X-Wing. You don't need fancy paper to execute and you can also learn to make ninja stars and frogs, helicopters, and a pac-man head. If you love paper planes, get this book!

The World's Greatest Paper Airplane and Toy Book (Paperback)

9. Origami 1-2-3 9780806955117 Used / Pre-owned

Not only does this introduction give beginners the skills to manage origami's basic folds and bases, it presents brilliantly imaginative projects. Each section moves from simple to more complex items. Start with a straightforward box and practice your way to a delicate, decorative offering tray; novelty models, including a charming kimono-clad lady; plus a Christmas lantern, animals, flowers, and more. CONDITION â USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780806955117 ISBN10: 0806955112 Contributors: Petty, David,

NEW IN PAPERBACKThe almost magical transformation of a flat piece of paper into three-dimensional frogs, boats, boxes, and other modular designs is as easy as 1, 2, 3! This introduction to the art not only gives any beginner the skills to manage origami's basic folds and bases, it also presents a brilliantly colorful and imaginative assortment of projects. Each section moves from the simplest items to more complex ones--so you can start with a straightforward box and enjoy practicing your way up to a sanbow, a delicate and decorative offering tray. For lots of fun, nothing beats the novelty models, including a charming Japanese lady in a kimono, a Christmas lantern, and page markers. Construct napkin rings, a rocking Santa, or a menagerie of animals (rabbits, butterflies, ducks, and an amusing cat face), plus flowers, jet planes, and lots more!

10. Holiday Mini Tattoos

Colorful collection of 20 holiday mini tattoos features a Santa, Cupid, Easter bunny, Star of David, jack o'lantern, and more.

This colorful collection of 20 holiday mini tattoos features a Santa, Cupid, Easter bunny, Star of David, jack o'lantern, and more.