Books in I Can Do It series

This book in the Kids Can Do It series features breezy wraps and terrific tote bags for the beach, neat trims for plain clothes or a skirt made from worn-out jeans -- Simply Sewing has these and many other projects all stitched up! Includes sewing-machine basics, hand-sewing stitches and fabric facts. Step-by-step instructions with full-color illustrations and photos make it "sew" simple!

Whether you call it spool knitting, Knitting Nancy or just "that knitting we used to do on an old spool," corking is a timeless, fun and easy craft for children. With simple instructions and clear illustrations, perfect for beginning readers, the book shows how to recycle toilet-tissue rolls and tin cans into corkers of various sizes. In no time, kids will be corking toys, making hair scrunchees and finger puppets, and decorating their clothes with little or no help from adults. Includes step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen one-of-a-kind crafts that kids will want to make and use or give as gifts.

Kids love to try to dress themselves, and these interactive board books give them plenty of practice. Each book comes with an actual button, lace, snap, or zipper that appears not only on the cover but throughout the book. The story unfolds as kids successfully compete each activity. In I Can Lace a rainy day doesn't have to be a boring day! Youngsters can lace their way through the pages of this book and see how much fun they can have with a new pair of laces. Dimensions (inches): 6 x 6

In this Kids Can Do It title, kids discover the secret to creating traditional shadow puppets based on designs from around the world. With instructions for nine beautifully crafted and decorated wooden rod puppets, portable screen set-ups, scenery and script ideas, this book will help them put on plays that are sure to astound their family and friends -- without a shadow of a doubt! Puppet ideas include * a snake * a robot * a flying bird * a monster

Kids love to try to dress themselves, and these interactive board books give them plenty of practice. Each book comes with an actual button, lace, snap, or zipper that appears not only on the cover but throughout the book. The story unfolds as kids successfully compete each activity. In I Can Button young children can button up the pages and help everyone get ready for a special event. Dimensions (inches): 6 x 6

Kids love to try to dress themselves, and these interactive board books give them plenty of practice. Each book comes with an actual button, lace, snap, or zipper that appears not only on the cover but throughout the book. The story unfolds as kids successfully compete each activity. In I Can Zip youngsters will zip through the story to discover the fun surprise on the last page. Dimensions (inches): 6 x 6

This extraordinary activity book helps young artists to transform sqiggles and scribbles into amazing creations!La ZOO is a hugely popular illustrator in Japan where her children's books have sold millions of copies. La ZOO's totally engaging art and time-tested strategies can coax out the artist in anyone old enough to hold a crayon. Whether they are drawing swirls of hair on adorable faces, patterns on the sails of a sailboat, or decorating a bunch of balloons, every creation looks spectacular, boosts confidence, and provides children with the opportunity to explore their imagination (and build fine motor skills). Offering the perfect combination of open-ended play with just enough guidance to get things rolling, these fun, beautiful workbooks have tons of appeal.