Christmas Crafts (Fun Holiday Crafts Kids Can Do)

Gr. 2-4. Pillowcase ghosts, sock bats, and a "Santa Sneezebox" tissue cover are among the accessible projects featured in these books from the new Fun Holiday Crafts Kids Can Do! series. On each double-page spread, color photos illustrate the steps in a confusing jumble that children may find hard to follow, but Robinson's clear text will sort out what to do. A majority of the projects are refreshingly down-to-earth. Most can be completed in just a few steps and most are created from common household items and a few craft-store staples such as pipe cleaners; Xerox-ready patterns to enlarge are at the back of the book. Several projects may require an older person's assistance and safety notes appear throughout. Each book begins with a few vague sentences about the holiday's roots, but children will likely roll up their sleeves and skip straight to the bright, hands-on crafts. Teachers, babysitters, and scout leaders will want this, too. Further readings are appended. Gillian Engberg
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