365 Things to Make and Do (Usborne Activities) [Hardcover]

Fiona Watt (Author), Erica Harrison (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 127 pages
• Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd (January 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794519547
• ISBN-13: 978-0794519544
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Exactly as Advertised, August 27, 2010

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FroggyMama (Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 365 Things to Make and Do (Usborne Activities) (Hardcover)

Potential buyers should know that this book doesn't really have 365 distinct craft techniques. There are actually only 64 different techniques/ideas, and the various specific derivations thereof are what make up the "365". For example - in the Butterfly Garden Collage; the basic butterfly, perching butterfly, dragonfly, bug, flowers, and bee all count toward the "things", even though they are all part of the whole craft.

That being said, this is still a pretty cool book. There are a variety of styles, ideas, and themes; all very distinct from the craft books I've seen before. These ideas are fresh and new, and fun. I'd say most of them are for older children, at least 6 or 7 years old. But there are some that my preschooler will probably be able to do on his own, and several he could do with help. They all use very basic supplies, and have the potential for much creative interpretation. So, despite the sketchy advertising, I still think this book will be good to have.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars usborne always delivers!, April 3, 2010

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This review is from: 365 Things to Make and Do (Usborne Activities) (Hardcover)

This publisher always puts out high quality books and this is no exception. My 5 and 9 y.o. eagerly started projects. It made for a great Family Craft Night. You do need to have more than the basic crayons and markers and papers to really enjoy this book. Keep a stash of yarn, pipe cleaners, scrapbook paper too.
Highly recommend adding this book so you can always be fresh with ideas of making family time special.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Packed full of fun, October 1, 2008

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SmartMom "FutureBusinessOwners" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 365 Things to Make and Do (Usborne Activities) (Hardcover)

If you want to get your children's creative juices flowing, this will help. This book is packed with so many easy to follow ideas and projects. It has step by step instructions with pictures for each step. Just by following the pictures a child will find success with every step. It is beautiful, colorful and easy enough for pre-schoolers. This is one that all elementary schools should own. I highly recommend it.