Birthday Party in a Book!
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: June 3, 2010
In honor of my husband’s birthday, I just have to share with you these two go-to books that provide (almost) instant, fool-proof birthday party action. Actually, I’ve been known to bring out these books just for kicks. Read more
Super Simple Sewing: Chicken Socks – Klutz
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: September 18, 2009
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 20 pages
Publisher: Chicken Socks; Pap/Toy edition (August 19, 2009)
I love activity books for many reasons. They often keep children busy, inspire creativity, refine different motor and cognitive skills, but the most clever of all is that they are the best form of reading trickery. In other words, kids who prefer to be busy with their hands will not even realize they are reading — provided the activity is one that they enjoy and that the instructions are not too difficult. This is where Chicken Socks, a collection of younger books by the Klutz team, comes in handy. The activities in the Chicken Socks collection are usually designed for 4 & up, and are well suited to less refined motor-skills and reading levels. Often with a little parental help, a 3-year-old will also have a lot of fun with these projects — I know from experience.
