Get Creative With These Craft Books for Kids
by Dena McMurdie
Do you have a creative kid? If so, you’ll have a blast with these craft books. They’re jam-packed with inventive projects you can do with paper, paint, food, or fabric. While I’m a fan of handing my kids some glue and scissors and setting them loose on the craft supplies, I also like doing structured activities with them. Whether we’re exploring science, nature, engineering, or just making something fun, these books offer fantastic ideas for kid-friendly projects. Crafts are also a good screen-free way to keep them entertained!
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Play With Art
Available from:This is the perfect book to launch your little creative protégé into the world of art. With more than 40 fun projects to draw, paint, stencil, print, and model, your fridge art gallery wall will soon be jam-packed with your child's fantastic creations.
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Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids
Available from:I’ve always loved Martha Stewart, and her book of crafts is a creative kid’s dream come true. With simple projects and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is perfect for crafters of all ages. Make pet rocks, charming pipe cleaner animals, finger puppets, and many other imaginative crafts.
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Read, Learn & Create - The Ocean Craft Book
Available from:Young marine lovers will enjoy making their own coral reef, paper cup penguins, and several other ocean-inspired crafts. Filled with fun facts about the ocean and the animals who live there, this craft book is perfect for preschoolers and young elementary-age kids that want to learn more about our oceans.
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The 2021 Almanac of Fun
Can you imagine anything better than an almanac of fun? Crack open this wildly entertaining book from Highlights when you’re ready for a good time. Your kids will happily learn new facts, jokes, and recipes while exploring enough creative projects to keep them busy all year long.
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Recycle and Remake
Available from:There has never been a better time to learn how to reuse and recycle. Crafty kids can help the environment by gleaning their craft supplies from unexpected sources. With the ideas in this creative book, young crafters will discover new ways to create fun projects — and save the planet at the same time!
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Read, Learn & Create – The Nature Craft Book
Available from:Get into nature with this outdoor craft book for kids. Using recycled materials, outdoor objects, and easy-to-find art supplies, kids can create fun craft projects and recipes inspired by nature. They’ll discover a whole world full of creative possibilities waiting just outside their door.
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Disney Ideas Book
You can’t go wrong with this big book of Disney-themed activities. With over 100 projects to do, there is no shortage of fun to be had. From growing grass hair on Frozen trolls and creating The Lion King animal mask, these activities are perfect for kids who want to bring their love for Disney to life.
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365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks
Available from:Maybe your kid prefers to build with plastic bricks instead of paper and glue, and that’s great! Tap into their obsession with the LEGO Masters TV series with this big book of LEGO ideas. With hundreds of projects to complete, your child will happily click bricks together for hours on end.
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Food Network Magazine: The Big, Fun Kids Cookbook
Available from:Not all crafting happens with glue and scissors. Head to the kitchen and help your child craft the perfect meal. With plenty of recipes that kids can cook on their own, this book will encourage young chefs to experiment with ingredients and create delicious meals the whole family can enjoy.
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