Book Review
I Can Make That! Fantastic Crafts for Kids is divided into five
chapters: Costumes, Puppets, Nature Crafts, Toys and Games. What
I really like about this book are the materials used, most of which
could be gathered from around the house/garden/forest or purchased
inexpensively. Another thing I like is the projects all require
some amount of grown-up participation for the preparation of the
materials (i.e. cutting, sewing and stapling) as well as assembly
of large projects such as the Enchanted Castle, which makes the
projects a family effort. The design details (color choices and
embellishments) of the project are all up to the children.
At the beginning of the chapters in I Can Make That! there is a
section called Let’s Make (Costumes, Puppets, Nature Crafts,
Toys, Games). This section outlines all the tools and supplies required
for the projects in that chapter as well as any applicable hints
and tips. The instructions for the projects in this book are very
easy to follow because clear step-by-step photos of the entire process
accompany them, which facilitate the reader’s success when
making the project. The bright colors in the photos of the projects
(i.e. the Star Explorer project including a spaceship, space helmet
and alien) are very inspiring and engaging, which attracts the reader
to the projects. The wide variety of projects is a bonus because
it betters the chances there is something there for every interest
and every occasion |
