(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Jane Kurisu. Children who are keen on math will enjoy learning and perfecting a dozen or so calculation tricks. These range in difficulty from finger multiplication with the nine-times table to long-division problems requiring number charts. Bland illustrations and crowded page spreads are off-putting, but the math "magic" is engaging and, for the most part, clearly explained. Glos.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(4) 4-6 Kids Can Do It series. Illustrated by Jane Kurisu. Despite the book's title, many of the materials (e.g., beads, vinyl, eyelets, clasps) for these sixteen projects (including bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, and an anklet) won't be readily available at home and will need to be purchased at a craft or hardware store. The instructions are generally easy to follow, supported by helpful step-by-step illustrations. Templates are included.

Reviewer: Marika Hoe

(3) 4-6 Kids Can Do It series. Illustrated by Jane Kurisu. After explaining the basics of assembling a sewing kit, hand stitching, and machine stitching, this clearly illustrated book suggests several easy projects to sew. A skirt made from jeans, PJ pants, makeup bag, beach bag, and more are pictured with instructions clearly and methodically listed. Appliqué patterns are provided, as are suggestions for extending the projects.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen