Creative Handmade Projects for Kids: Creative Handmade Projects for Kids
November 1, 2011
K-Gr 4-Useful, appealing, achievable projects-6 to 10 per book-are attractively photographed and clearly explained. Minimal special skills are required, although some supplies, tools, or equipment must be specifically purchased. With the use of retro typefaces and signature palettes, the design of these books is unusually sharp and reminiscent of a modern lifestyle magazine. Though there is a startling lack of diversity among the children used as models, and few of the crafts are original, the clean design makes these volumes tempting choices.
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January 1, 2012
The six to ten unusual craft projects in each of these books will intrigue creative middle schoolers (although they may wonder where to buy some of the required materials, like essential oils for soaps and metallic powder for a pendant). Directions are clear and photos show finished objects. Bland introductions, safety points, and conclusions frame the projects. School has a serious printing error. Glos., ind.
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