Activity, Art, and craft books and kits
This feature contains reviews of wonderful kits and books that show young readers how to draw and how to make all kinds of things with their hands. There are also activity books that will engage their minds and tap into their creative selves. Many of these titles and kits would make great gifts
Art School
Mick Manning, Brita Granstrom
Nonfiction
For ages 7 and up
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2008 ISBN: 978-1845078393
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Nonfiction
For ages 7 and up
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2008 ISBN: 978-1845078393
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Play All Day
Taro Gomi
Novelty Craft Kit
For ages 6 to 8
Chronicle Books, 2010 ISBN: 978-0811871211
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Novelty Craft Kit
For ages 6 to 8
Chronicle Books, 2010 ISBN: 978-0811871211
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PhotoPlay! Doodle. Design. Draw.
M.J. Bronstein
Nonfiction Drawing Book
For ages 7 and up
Chronicle Books, 2014 ISBN: 978-1452123417
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Nonfiction Drawing Book
For ages 7 and up
Chronicle Books, 2014 ISBN: 978-1452123417
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Kids Can Do it: Birdhouses
Renee Schwarz
Nonfiction Craft Book
For ages 8 and up
Kids Can Press, 2005 ISBN: 978-1553375500
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Nonfiction Craft Book
For ages 8 and up
Kids Can Press, 2005 ISBN: 978-1553375500
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Make Map Art: Creatively Illustrate Your World
Nate Padavick
Illustrator: Salli Swindell
Novelty Art Kit
For ages 10 and up
Chronicle Books, 2014 ISBN: 978-1452123332
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Illustrator: Salli Swindell
Novelty Art Kit
For ages 10 and up
Chronicle Books, 2014 ISBN: 978-1452123332
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Fuzzimal Puppies
Theresa Hutnick, Megan Smith
Novelty Craft Kit
For ages 8 to 10
Klutz, 2009 ISBN: 978-1591746522
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Novelty Craft Kit
For ages 8 to 10
Klutz, 2009 ISBN: 978-1591746522
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Paint It: The Art of Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, and Watercolors
Mari Bolte
Nonfiction art book
For ages 11 and up
Capstone Press, 2013 ISBN: 978-1623700096
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Nonfiction art book
For ages 11 and up
Capstone Press, 2013 ISBN: 978-1623700096
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Pom-Pom Puppies: Make Your Own Adorable Dogs
April Chorba
Illustrator: Jim Kopp , Jerry Lofaro
Photographer: Katrine Naleid and Rory Earnshaw
Novelty Craft Kit
For ages 8 to 11
Klutz, 2013 ISBN: 978-0545561648
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Illustrator: Jim Kopp , Jerry Lofaro
Photographer: Katrine Naleid and Rory Earnshaw
Novelty Craft Kit
For ages 8 to 11
Klutz, 2013 ISBN: 978-0545561648
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Dotty Spotty Doodles
Madeleine Deny
Illustrator: Barroux
Nonfiction Drawing Book
For ages 4 to 6
Barefoot Books, 2008 ISBN: 978-1846862328
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Illustrator: Barroux
Nonfiction Drawing Book
For ages 4 to 6
Barefoot Books, 2008 ISBN: 978-1846862328
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Pom-Pom Monster Salon
April Chorba
Photographer: Joesph Quever
Novelty Craft Kit
For ages 8 to 11
Klutz, 2011 ISBN: 978-0545346245
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Photographer: Joesph Quever
Novelty Craft Kit
For ages 8 to 11
Klutz, 2011 ISBN: 978-0545346245
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Get Into Art, People: Discover Great art and Create Your Won
Susie Brooks
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 8 to 12
Kingfisher, 2013 ISBN: 978-0753470596
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Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 8 to 12
Kingfisher, 2013 ISBN: 978-0753470596
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