Crafting
Tween
Super Crafty Books for Creative Tweens
From origami folding to cooking to art, these books cover all kinds of creative craft projects for tweens.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Read It, Make It: Books and a Craft for Ocean Lovers
Young readers can learn all about the oceans and how to care for them with these books and this family-friendly craft.
Pre-K
Read It, Make It: Mother’s Day Books and a Craft
In honor of all those who mothered us, enjoy these stories that celebrate all kinds of mamas with a sweet paper flower poem craft.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Feast on Fun! Great Thanksgiving Books and Activities for Kids
Thanksgiving means food, family, and fun. Get your kids excited about the holiday with these great Thanksgiving-inspired reads and simple crafts.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Get Creative With These Craft Books for Kids
Whether your kids are exploring science, nature, engineering, or just making something fun, these books offer fantastic ideas for kid-friendly projects.
Just For Fun
8 Clever Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Books
If you’re looking for more ways to incorporate books into your holiday celebrations, here are a few fun, festive, and super adorable DIY ideas.
Growing Reader
Tween
How to Make a Zine: A Kid-Friendly DIY Guide
Follow along with these simple instructions and you'll be creating a zine in no time — the perfect craft project for children looking to express their creativity!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Read These, You Will: Star Wars Books for Every Kind of Kid
No matter what kind of reader your young Jedi is, there's a Star Wars book to match. From crafty kids to super fans, we've rounded up some of the best.
Grown-Up Reads
Bookshelf Must-Have: Geek Mom
Get your geek on! Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is packed with great projects and ideas for families to learn, create, and play together.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
How to Throw a Where the Wild Things Are Birthday Party
Where the Wild Things Are makes for a perfect party theme for little ones. Here are some of our favorite ideas for throwing your very own wild rumpus.
Tips & Advice
Let’s Get Creative! 10 Tips to Find Fun and Inspiration as a Family
If you want to create, connect, and have fun as a family, here are ten simple ideas to help you get the most out of creative family time.
Just For Fun
DIY Delight: Three Ways to Make a Book
Looking for a fun family craft project? Here are step-by-step (and easy!) instructions for creating three different kinds of DIY books with your kids.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
5 Tips for Raising Children With Active Imaginations
Author and early childhood education expert Erika Christakis shares five tips to help you open the imagination of your young child.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
3 Picture Books and Activities to Encourage Your Child's Creative Thinking
Picture books and related activities can help build skills like problem solving, ideation, and connection making. Here are three of our favorite books, each with corresponding activities, for you and your kids to enjoy.
