(3) K-3 Familiar stories from both the Old and New Testaments are briefly described to introduce a related craft: a dove with Noah's Ark, shepherds with the Nativity, etc. Clearly illustrated step-by-step directions, simple equipment (e.g., glue, scissors), and easily available materials (cardboard boxes, felt, googly eyes) make the sturdy craft book accessible and welcoming to a range of crafting skill levels.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Clearly illustrated step-by-step directions and simple equipment (e.g., glue, straws, scissors) help turn common household paper items into toys, decorations, masks, and headgear (tiaras, mouse ears, etc.). Paper plates and bowls may be easier to find than some of the specialized boxes required in Cardboard, but both volumes include a nice variation of projects for a range of crafting skill levels. Review covers these titles: 51 Things to Make with Cardboard Boxes and 51 Things to Make with Paper Plates.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Familiar stories from both the Old and New Testaments are briefly described to introduce a related craft: a dove with Noah's Ark, shepherds with the Nativity, etc. Clearly illustrated step-by-step directions, simple equipment (e.g., glue, scissors), and easily available materials (cardboard boxes, felt, googly eyes) make the sturdy craft book accessible and welcoming to a range of crafting skill levels.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Step-by-step instructions for crafting items such as birdhouses, animals, and lanterns (Tubes) and finger puppets, masks, and garlands (Cartons) are clearly illustrated on one or two pages each. In addition to each common household base, most involve simple equipment (e.g., scissors, clothespins) and embellishments (googly eyes, tissue paper). Cartons does not specify whether cardboard or Styrofoam is best; neither book suggests adult help. Review covers the following titles: 51 Things to Make with Cardboard Tubes and 51 Things to Make with Egg Cartons.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Step-by-step instructions for crafting items such as birdhouses, animals, and lanterns (Tubes) and finger puppets, masks, and garlands (Cartons) are clearly illustrated on one or two pages each. In addition to each common household base, most involve simple equipment (e.g., scissors, clothespins) and embellishments (googly eyes, tissue paper). Cartons does not specify whether cardboard or Styrofoam is best; neither book suggests adult help. Review covers the following titles: 51 Things to Make with Cardboard Tubes and 51 Things to Make with Egg Cartons.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges