The Big Book of Things to Make

by James Mitchem

Kids are always looking for and dreaming up cool things they want to do. An ideal antidote for boredom and the perfect spark for inspiring creativity, The Big Book of Things to Make is a compendium of cool projects, exciting games, and fun quizzes kids can do inside or out.

With more than two hundred fantastic activities, including building a castle, learning to juggle, and sinking a pirate ship, this book will keep kids entertained, active, and engaged.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens

128 pages, Hardcover

First published March 18, 2013

Reviews

[Story · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I was younger I got this book from the library and actually loved it so much I actually ended up buying it(at that time I was probably 9 or 10). Although I'm much older now i still own this book and still like it alot, i just don't read it as often now. I recommend for kids mostly seeing as how it's an activity book meant for kids although anyone could enjoy it I suppose.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun projects for kids to do with parent supervision. Recommend for ages 6-13.

[Freda Mans-Labianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book!
So many creative projects to do, from snazzy paper airplanes, musical instruments, even thumbprint doodles, there is something fun for everyone.
Parents are going to enjoy doing these crafty projects with their kids. It teaches them how to make things out of cheap, everyday objects, and also how to utilize it in the form of what they create. Highly educational and mounds of fun!
Really, what more could a parent want?!

[Great Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

More than one hundred projects that inspire creativity and learning with something for everyone whether you prefer making things, picking up new skills or testing your knowledge with brain-busting quizzes. Projects include how to juggle, build a bird house, create a secret book safe, sink a pirate ship, design a board game and more!
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[Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

We used several of these ideas in our library craft programs for middle school age and grammar school age children who participated in Summer Reading. My favorite was the "soap monsters".

*Be sure and test drive any craft at home before doing it with a group of children.

[Annie Pasma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun projects for kids to do with parent supervision. Recommend for ages 6-13.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too breezy, not enough detail on how to actual make the things!

[Jie · Rating 5 out of 5]

highly recommend!