( 3 reviews )
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Apr 19 2007
Looking for an arts and crafts book that's easy to do for young children? Are you crafts-challenged like me? Is it impossible to find chenille pipe-cleaners and other craft goodies where you live? Then this book is for you! My 6 year old adores the little works of art she can do with her hand prints. She gets practice using sizers, placing designs in an order that makes sense, and has a great time decorating the construction paper that she's cut out and pasted. The book is designed for teachers. They routinely use templates to cut out designs that the students then put together to make clever "artwork'. I can see why. It's really easy and fun. This book isn't deep. Your child will not be creating massively creative works of art. But is you need something fun and easy that a 4 to 7 year old can do practically by themselves, you've just found it.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Sep 28 2004
All 40 crafts are broken down into monthly activities (usually 4 crafts per month) that are fun and easy and the children enjoy making. Each craft uses the child's handprints and are made from regular paper that you can color or you can make them on colored construction paper. Every craft is illustrated with materials listed and patterns provided. Very easy step by step directions that even a 2nd grader can read and follow and make the craft by himself.
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( 10 of 10 found this review helpful ) Posted: Sep 20 2000
Anthony Flores has created a delightful collection of craft activities for young children. The book is arranged so that each month there is a variety of creative designs using the child's handprints. I would encourage anyone who works with children between the ages of 2-10 to purchase this book. It is a wonderful resource to add to your collection, all the activities are cute and easy to recreate. The materials for each design are cheap and easy to obtain and the parents of the children will be delighted to receive the completed artwork using their own child's handprints! So purchase this book today and enjoy!
