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Though summer is nearing its end for my daughter, who starts school in August, she has made the most of her last few weeks with some wonderful activity-filled books from Candlewick Press. These books help beat the blues on days we relax at home when she’d rather be at the park playing. They are also great for long car rides when travelling on vacation!
Magical Mix-Ups: Pets and Parties by Marnie Edwards (illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson) reminds me of a Wreck This Journal-type book for kids. It does have a story, but it also allows your child to draw and color on the pages to make the book their own. In this book, Princess Sapphire and Emerald the Witch live in Mixtopia, an odd place where princesses and witches can be best friends. On Sapphire’s birthday, Emerald takes her to an amazing animal show where the star, a magical cat, disappears. The girls attempt to find her on their own while navigating through mix-ups along the way! Your child can doodle, design, draw, and color while she reads to make the story uniquely her own. Recommended for ages 7 & up, $6.99
Where’s Waldo? The Totally Essential Travel Collection by Martin Handford is as much of a treat for me as it is my daughter. I have loved the WHere’s Waldo? series since I was younger than her, and this collection has enough searches to keep you busy for months! Each search folds out to show the checklist of ALL the items and people to find in that search – and there are many! This is the perfect time-passer when travelling or lounging. Recommended for ages 5-9 (though I think 5-105 is more like it!), $14.99
Sneaky Art by Marthe Jocelyn is a unique book of crafting ideas. The idea of the book is to make “sneaky” surprises to hide for people – whether for a clever puzzler or an easy pick-me-up. The crafts include simple materials often found in the home – paper plates, cardboard, tissue paper, buttons, ribbons, etc. Some of my favorite cute ideas are the Tissue-Paper Cupcakes (shown on the cover of the book), the Cup Dangler, and the Lucky Penny. Recommended for ages 8 & up, $12.99
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Nancy
Tuesday 24th of September 2013
It's great to keep kids reading and actively writing and using their brains over the summer.
pat. marsden
Wednesday 7th of August 2013
Books together strengthens ties and memories.