(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games series. This genuinely creative series goes beyond the usual children's craft books, presenting engaging new ideas for ambitious kids (with adult help) to make colorful homemade toys: a working paper slinky, mini magnetic clay blocks, glow-in-the-dark goo, and more. The books, featuring colorful layouts, step-by-step instructions illustrated with photographs, and (mostly) simple materials, encourage middle graders to "make your own fun." Glos., ind. Review covers the following Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games: Cool Action Figures & Dolls, Cool Board Games, Cool Construction & Building Blocks, Cool Crayons, Chalks & Paints, Cool Doughs, Putties, Slimes & Goops, and Cool Springy, Slinky & Stretchy Projects.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games series. This genuinely creative series goes beyond the usual children's craft books, presenting engaging new ideas for ambitious kids (with adult help) to make colorful homemade toys: a working paper slinky, mini magnetic clay blocks, glow-in-the-dark goo, and more. The books, featuring colorful layouts, step-by-step instructions illustrated with photographs, and (mostly) simple materials, encourage middle graders to "make your own fun." Glos., ind. Review covers the following Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games: Cool Action Figures & Dolls, Cool Board Games, Cool Construction & Building Blocks, Cool Crayons, Chalks & Paints, Cool Doughs, Putties, Slimes & Goops, and Cool Springy, Slinky & Stretchy Projects.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games series. This genuinely creative series goes beyond the usual children's craft books, presenting engaging new ideas for ambitious kids (with adult help) to make colorful homemade toys: a working paper slinky, mini magnetic clay blocks, glow-in-the-dark goo, and more. The books, featuring colorful layouts, step-by-step instructions illustrated with photographs, and (mostly) simple materials, encourage middle graders to "make your own fun." Glos., ind. Review covers the following Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games: Cool Action Figures & Dolls, Cool Board Games, Cool Construction & Building Blocks, Cool Crayons, Chalks & Paints, Cool Doughs, Putties, Slimes & Goops, and Cool Springy, Slinky & Stretchy Projects.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games series. This genuinely creative series goes beyond the usual children's craft books, presenting engaging new ideas for ambitious kids (with adult help) to make colorful homemade toys: a working paper slinky, mini magnetic clay blocks, glow-in-the-dark goo, and more. The books, featuring colorful layouts, step-by-step instructions illustrated with photographs, and (mostly) simple materials, encourage middle graders to "make your own fun." Glos., ind. Review covers the following Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games: Cool Action Figures & Dolls, Cool Board Games, Cool Construction & Building Blocks, Cool Crayons, Chalks & Paints, Cool Doughs, Putties, Slimes & Goops, and Cool Springy, Slinky & Stretchy Projects.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games series. This genuinely creative series goes beyond the usual children's craft books, presenting engaging new ideas for ambitious kids (with adult help) to make colorful homemade toys: a working paper slinky, mini magnetic clay blocks, glow-in-the-dark goo, and more. The books, featuring colorful layouts, step-by-step instructions illustrated with photographs, and (mostly) simple materials, encourage middle graders to "make your own fun." Glos., ind. Review covers the following Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games: Cool Action Figures & Dolls, Cool Board Games, Cool Construction & Building Blocks, Cool Crayons, Chalks & Paints, Cool Doughs, Putties, Slimes & Goops, and Cool Springy, Slinky & Stretchy Projects.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games series. This genuinely creative series goes beyond the usual children's craft books, presenting engaging new ideas for ambitious kids (with adult help) to make colorful homemade toys: a working paper slinky, mini magnetic clay blocks, glow-in-the-dark goo, and more. The books, featuring colorful layouts, step-by-step instructions illustrated with photographs, and (mostly) simple materials, encourage middle graders to "make your own fun." Glos., ind. Review covers the following Checkerboard Library: Cool Toys & Games: Cool Action Figures & Dolls, Cool Board Games, Cool Construction & Building Blocks, Cool Crayons, Chalks & Paints, Cool Doughs, Putties, Slimes & Goops, and Cool Springy, Slinky & Stretchy Projects.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo