Book Review
I really like the colourful illustrations framing the instructions
for all the projects in Crafts to make in Winter. The illustrations
make the pages very eye catching and draw the reader in as they
are looking to see what craft is contained on that page. I am very
fond of Kathy Ross’ books because the materials used are largely
recycled materials or materials that can easily be found around
the house. Also in typical Ross style the tools and materials as
well as the step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated so
children who don’t read can help identify what is needed to
make the craft and help gather the tools and materials.
The craft ideas in this book primarily have to do with winter
(10) and Christmas (5) but also cover holidays occurring during
the main winter months (i.e. Hanukkah (2), Kwanzaa (1), New Year’s
(1), Martin Luther King Day (2), Groundhog Day (1), Valentine’s
Day (4), President’s Day (2), Purim (1), and even National
Dental Health Month (1) which is in February). I like the wide variety
of projects that are included in Crafts to make in the Winter because
they offer children the opportunity to learn about and celebrate
holidays significant to different nationalities while making a fun,
related craft.
Just a quick note about the Snowman Pin, it is a nice craft idea
but I feel it is my duty as a parent and a teacher to mention a
peanut is used in the construction of this craft. If something else
could be substituted when children who might have a nut allergy
or have been diagnosed with nut allergies are going to do this craft,
especially in a school setting, it would be best for all concerned.
This craft would be ideal for a home setting where the parent knows
her child/ren have no nut allergies that would affect them when
making this craft. |
