31 Aug Booklist: Crafting for Kids
Children’s creativity is boundless and worth celebrating! Not only are they engaging in a hobby that’s fun for them, but by following step-by-step instructions that comes with crafting, they are improving their reading, fine motor, problem-solving, and literacy skills. Below, we have listed eight specialized crafting books that can spark your child’s imagination or perhaps help them find a new hobby that they can carry with them throughout their lives!
Nature Crafts by Ruth Owen
“Nature provides us with some of the most beautiful items to transform into even more beautiful crafts. Six projects allow readers to explore their creativity and learn skills that will last a lifetime. A great title for individual or group project use.” – PowerKids Press (publisher)
Awesome Craft Stick Science by Tammy Enz
“Readers can use craft sticks to perform cool experiments and create fun science-related projects. Who knew science could be so fun and so memorable?” – Capstone (publisher)
Eye Candy: Crafting Cool Candy Creations by Dana Meaucen Rau
“Candy isn’t just for eating anymore. Learn to use all kinds of candies to create delicious decor, magical creatures, and much more. Your friends will want to take a picture of their trendy treat … before they devour it!” – Capstone (publisher)
Sewing Simple Softies with 17 Amazing Designers by Trixie Symonds & Deborah Fisher
“This book brings together 17 Sew a Softie designers from around the world. Each designer has come up with a delightful new hand-sewn project to inspire moms, dads, kids, grandparents, and teachers of all kinds. No expensive machines are required, and each project uses stitches and techniques that can easily be mastered by first-time sewers. Get together with kids and enjoy time together sewing a wide range of softies, including a Taco, a Painted Flower, a Tooth Tiger, Bluey Koala, a Toucan, Seashells, Lucky Spiders, and many more. Sew a Softie is a worldwide community that works to teach a whole new generation to sew, and to transmit a love of sewing and an appreciation of its enormous potential to nurture creativity, independence, and a sense of community in our children. Sew a Softie events have inspired thousands of people, especially young children, to begin sewing.” – Schiffer Publishing (publisher)
Continue promoting children’s learning and creativity through trying new crafts and hobbies that are sure to inspire! Check out these books or other similar titles next time you visit the Children’s Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. Happy crafting!
Written by Ryan F., Youth Services Library Assistant
