The Big Red Book of Children's Crafts: 101 Fun and Easy Crafts for Preschool Children (Ages 3 - 6) [Paperback]

Karen Gurnik (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 1999

This book is PACKED with fun and easy art and craft projects especially designed for young children (ages 3 to 6). ALL the projects in this book use inexpensive and recycled materials found at home. The book is BIG (8-3/8" x 10-7/8", 160 pages) and has easy-to-follow instructions. Your little one will feel a sense of accomplishment, as all the crafts in this book can be completed by the CHILD, with minimal adult help. Full-size patterns are included for easy copying. Projects are organized by:

HOLIDAY CRAFTS - Angel, tissue wreath, reindeer ornament, interlocking Christmas ornaments, paper clip Santa, milk jug Easter basket, Easter bunny clip, Halloween black cat, egg carton spider, trick-or-treat bag, Independence Day flag, firecracker mobile, Hanukkah menorah, Kwanzaa mkeka, St. Patrick's Day leprechaun, pot of gold, Thanksgiving Indian corn mosaic, pinecone turkey, Valentine basket...

GAMES - Ball-in-cup, cork toss, milk jug scoop game, fishing game, popsicle stick songs, ring toss...

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Egg shaker, kazoo, drum, rattle, guitar...

GENERAL CRAFTS - Balloon person, bleach bottle piggie bank, body-tracing picture, bottle car, caterpillar/butterfly, circus wagons, crayon scratch picture, clothespin doll, collage, cork frog & spider, crayon relief painting, egg carton turtle, finger puppet ballerina & soccer player, flower bouquet,foam art dinosaur, glitter bottle, hopping rabbit, leaf collage peacock, lid boat, magic wand, Mardi Gras mask, meat tray weaving, noodle necklace, paper bag hand puppet, paper and straw glider, shell critters, paper plate bird, pinwheel, spinning top, spool animals, stick horse, swinging monkey, tissue box aquarium, windsock and many more!!!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Doing these crafts themselves give kids a self-confidence boost...It uses simple materials that I always have on hand." -- Betsy C., New Orleans, LA

"My three and five year olds love to flip through the pages and pick out a project." -- Beth H., Naperville, IL

"Simple crafts for the youngest artist. Good, easy and basic." -- Gloria M., Oceanport, NJ

About the Author

I originally created this book for our local Preschool Mothers Club when my children were preschoolers. The moms in the club were having a hard time finding truly simple crafts that were easy enough for their little ones to complete during playgroup time. There are a lot of children's craft books available, but most are too complicated for 3 to 6 year olds, and it would end up with the MOM doing the craft during playgroup! ALL the crafts in my book are EASY, so the child will feel a sense of accomplishment.

Karen Gurnik grew up near the Jersey Shore. She currently lives in Slidell, Louisiana with her husband and children. This is her first book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Karen Gurnik (November 30, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 0970878516
• ISBN-13: 978-0970878519
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,494,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teacher and Mom Friendly Crafts, December 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Big Red Book of Children's Crafts : 101 Fun and Easy Crafts for Preschool Children (Ages 3 - 6) (Spiral-bound)

This book is filled with teacher friendly crafts. Materials are inexpensive or just around the house or yard. There are lots of great patterns included as well as easy to follow instructions. This book covers all holidays as well as just fun times with the kids. Great rainy day ideas also as the materials are ones easily found. Rate this one A+!