Show Off: How to Do Absolutely Everything. One Step at a Time. [Paperback]

Sarah Hines Stephens (Author), Bethany Mann (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: September 22, 2009 | Age Range: 10 and up

How many cool things can YOU do? The answer will amaze you — and the secrets are all in this witty and nearly wordless book.

Are you the crafty type? Try drawing some manga or customizing your sneakers. Got a soft spot for science? Dazzle your friends with the old exploding volcano trick, then slyly ease an egg into a bottle. Or you can really get cooking by slipping fortunes into a batch of cookies and folding them like a pro. From taking funny fake photos to breeding butterflies, from running a ninja obstacle course to reading minds to, yes, whipping up some edible fake barf, here is the source for learning how to do absolutely everything. With minimal text and maximal humor, these simple illustrated instructions will have kids psyched to:
— Investigate (science projects anyone can do)
— Create (arts, crafts, and personal style)
— Explore (adventures in the great outdoors)
— Cook (recipes for tasty — and terrifying — treats)
— Move (sports, games, and playground acrobatics)
— Amaze (tricks, pranks, and awesome acts).

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sarah Hines Stephens and Bethany Mann are not only versatile craft gurus; they’re also sisters who hail from generations of do-it-yourselfers. Sarah Hines Stephens, the author of more than sixty children’s books, lives in Oakland, California. Bethany Mann’s projects have been featured in craft books for adults and on DIY TV. She lives in Brookdale, California.

Product Details

• Age Range: 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; Original edition (September 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763645990
• ISBN-13: 978-0763645991
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.7 x 8.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #501,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My kids LOOOOVE this book December 2, 2009

By Amy Kaneko

Format:Paperback

It must be a good book when the 8 year old insists on keeping it in her bed while she's sleeping! We've done a number of the activities and they are quite fun, and interesting, but easy. It certainly is inspiring their imagination. Love it. Great birthday present. We found more stuff online too, and [...] (like make your own (temp) tattoos).

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Time with My Daughter November 1, 2009

By Lori

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have an eleven year old daughter and I am finding it harder to find things we can do together. I was so pleased when I saw her thumbing through "Show Off" and she was excited to show me all the cool things we could do right at home. We jumped from project to project and they were fun and easy to follow. It got her creative juices going and we had a blast together. In fact as I write this review we are waiting for celery to suck up colored water. This book is fun, creative and gives you a chance to experiment with your kids and enjoy a day at home!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love this book! February 10, 2010

By A. R. Martin

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I found this book while reading Bethany Mann's entertaining "Bitter Betty" blog. I gave copies to a 10 year old boy and girl, and an eleven year old boy and girl. All of the parents reported that the kids loved it and completely enjoyed the activities. I personally would really like to try some of the crafts. There are physical activities, science projects, etc. so there is something for any interest.

I don't have children so I was happy to have found a popular, age-appropriate gift to send them. I even included a personal message to each child using the pencil paper ribbon decoder listed in the book!