Holiday and Everyday Projects »

What would the holidays be like without colorful decorations? The crafts in Holiday and Everyday Projects feature engaging activities for many of the major American holidays, plus decoration projects that you will be able to use again and again. The book also features fun art projects that children can really use. Once they’re decorated, these crafts will be more than useful—they’ll look great too!

The creative arts are an essential component of childhood development. And Crafty Kids is an exciting new series that helps children use their creativity to design their very own artwork! Each book features art projects that are “kid-friendly,” engaging, and easy to do. Step-by-step, illustrated instructions allow your “budding” artists to tackle the projects all by themselves. Stand back and watch the creativity begin!

School Library Journal

Gr 2-5-These titles are bright and cheery with vibrant illustrations and an easy-to-follow format. The print is large, and each spread has bold headings-"What you'll need" and "Here's how." Steps to complete the craft are illustrated, materials are easily obtainable, and the results are pleasing. Introductory material includes tips for using the book, improving cutting skills, and painting, as well as a color wheel. Adult help is suggested when using an iron, sharp scissors, or glue gun. About 20 projects per book allow for a wonderful assortment of activities. The first book includes ideas for a papier-m ch Easter egg, Mother's Day and Father's Day crafts, a Halloween lantern, and more. From the second volume, children will enjoy making a cardboard caterpillar, stained-glass butterfly, and barrette holder, to name a few. Painting projects make use of cotton swabs, feathers, rags, marbles, an eyedropper, etc. Child-friendly craft books that will find an audience in most libraries.-Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.