Books in Creative Kids series

Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your child to crochet? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet starts with the absolute basics about stitching, beginning with a discussion about hooks and yarn and how to make simple chains, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are crocheting confidently.Veteran crochet author Deborah Burger, author of Crochet 101 and How to Make 100 Crochet Appliqués, will guide you and your children through projects. With over 200 photos and clear, concise instructions in language easily understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be creating crafty crochet projects with your child in no time!Each project lists the crocheting skills that will be exercised in making it and projects are rated for difficulty, so kids can learn and grow as they develop dexterity and coordination. Your children will learn to crochet by making simple projects and building skills by practicing the essentials, and this book provides a sound foundation for a lifetime of crocheting enjoyment.

Learn how to make bracelets, belts, leashes, and more using braiding and knotting techniques. It's creative fun that's knot to be missed!This comprehensive beginner's guide teaches the techniques of kumihimo (braiding), plaiting, knotting, and macrame. Written for young minds, Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Braiding and Knotting gives readers the basics for working with different cords and fibers to create projects such as bracelets, necklaces, leashes, keychains, wall hangings, and more. Some of these fun projects incorporate beads, stones, and other findings.Each section of Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Braiding and Knotting begins with an introduction to the materials required then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are braiding and knotting with confidence and ease. Visual learners will love the 250 how-to photos and illustrations, as well as clear, concise instructions--all easily understood by grade-school kids. Each project lists the skills that will be exercised in making it, and projects are rated for difficulty, so kids can progress to higher levels as they learn new skills and develop dexterity. You'll find that the book provides a foundation for a lifetime of braiding, knotting, and macrame enjoyment.Keep little fingers braiding for hours and give kids' eyes a break from technology with the fun and creative craft of braiding and knotting!

Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your child to sew? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Sewing starts with the absolute basics about stitching, beginning with simple hand sewing, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are sewing safely and confidently at a sewing machine. Founders of The Sewing Tree, Janith Bergeron and Christine Ecker will guide you and your children through creative and fun sewing projects. With over 200 photos and clear, concise instructions in language easily understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be creating crafty sewing projects with your child in no time! Each project lists the sewing skills that will be exercised in making it and projects are rated for difficulty, so kids can learn and grow as they develop dexterity and coordination. Your children will learn to sew by making simple projects and building skills by practicing the essentials, and this book provides a sound foundation for a lifetime of sewing enjoyment.

Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your child to knit? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Knitting starts with the absolute basics about knitting, beginning with a discussion about needles and yarn, how to cast stitches onto the needle, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are knitting confidently.Mary Scott Huff, author of Fun andFantastical Hats to Knit and Fun andFantastical Slippers to Knit, will guide you and your children through projects. With over 200 photos and clear, concise instructions in language easily understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be creating crafty knit projects with your child in no time!Each project lists the knitting skills that will be exercised in making it and projects are rated for difficulty, so kids can learn and grow as they develop dexterity and coordination. Your children will learn to knit by making simple projects and building skills by practicing the essentials, and this book provides a sound foundation for a lifetime of knitting enjoyment.

Are you looking for the perfect bead-making guide to make amazing projects with children? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Bead Crafts starts with the absolute basics about bead crafting, beginning with bead types, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are creating fantastic projects like bubble wands, bug sculptures, and belts! Amy Kopperude, author of Bead Bugs, will guide you and your children through projects. With over 300 photos and clear, concise instructions in language easily understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be creating crafty beaded projects with your child in no time! From zipper pulls and keychains to wind chimes and backpack clips, each project lists the skills that are needed, and projects are rated by difficulty, so kids can learn and grow as they develop dexterity and coordination. Your children will learn to craft beaded creations by making simple projects and building skills by practicing the essentials. Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Bead Crafts provides a sound foundation for a lifetime of creative enjoyment.

Create stylish and fashionable braids at home!Let down your hair! Kids of all ages will love trying out these stylish braids on themselves and their friends. Creative Kits: Hair Braiding will transform hair into beautiful styles and includes hair ties, a comb, a braiding tool, and 48-page instructional book. With tips for maintaining healthy hair and easy instructions for more than 14 different braids, kids will find hours of fun turning their hair into stunning masterpieces!

Learn to create eye-catching rock paintings! Transform a simple rock into a work of art with Creative Kits: Rock Painting! This kit is packed full with 8 river rocks, 10 paints, 2 paintbrushes, and a 48-page instructional book. Whether it's a silly monster, a butterfly, or a cool tie-dyed design, Creative Kits: Rock Painting includes easy, step-by-step instructions for painting more than 20 designs. Get ready for hours of rock painting fun!

Create Your Own Story • Blank Book for Kids to Write Stories • 100 PagesNow you can write, draw, and create your very own stories in the awesome blank story book for kids! Make your favorite characters come to life. Each page has 5 spacious lines for writing your story and a large box for illustrating and coloring your story. You get to be the creator of your very own adventures, fairy tales, and fables. With this handy book, you can make all of your best ideas come to life on paper.This is the perfect book for creative kids that LOVE to write and doodle.Large, 8.5 x 11 inchesSpacious box for illustrations5 lines per page for your story100 pages on white paperDo-it-yourself custom table of contentsCreative writing allows children to explore their own thoughts, ideas, and topics in a safe way without the worry of what others think. Creative writing is great for expressing thoughts and feelings about anything on your mind. It is also excellent for enhancing creativity! Young writers can build confidence with writing and illustrating.Creating your own stories and cartoons is lots of fun. If you enjoying doodling and drawing, you can create your own "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" style book and show it off to your friends and family. With plenty of pages and a table of contents, you can create multiple stories in this awesome blank story book!Makes the Perfect Gift for Any OccasionPartiesBirthdaysHolidaysSchool events"Just-Because"Scroll up and click buy to start creating your own stories today!

Kindness and love can be challenging, right?Little Lu has the perfect day planned. New paints = a full day of painting bliss. All of her plans come crashing down when she ends up having to entertain her little cousin instead. Mama takes this opportunity to teach Little Lu that love can be tricky, but it is also worth the effort.Little Lu tries, flounders, and eventually discovers the joy in putting someone else first.If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to read this book every week.

Craft your own furry friends with Creative Kits: Pom-Pom Pets!Create adorable animal friends with this fun kit! With eight beads, four mini pom-poms, two squares of foam, three squares of felt, and three pipe cleaners, kids can make everything from a penguin to a panda with all of the classic pet favorites thrown in: puppy, kitten, bunny, and more! The book provides techniques and easy to follow step-by-step instructions for making a variety of pets, so dive right in and get ready for the most precious pom-pom crafts!

Readers will wow their friends and family with mind-boggling magic tricks. This book holds all the tips and secrets behind amazing magic tricks from disappearing coins to floating ketchup. No special equipment is needed, only close reading of the instructions and lots of practice. The directions are clear and easily accessible for beginner magicians, while pictures of each step allow readers to visualize the process. This book is perfect for creative illusionists who want to add a bit of magic to their day.