Valentines Day crafts and activities books for kids

Valentine’s Day is a great time for children of all ages to show their creativity along with their love for others by making gifts and decorations with their own hands. This can also be a wonderful time for parents to spend special time with their children – you are never too old to play with crayons, glue, and constructions paper. Let the child in you come out and share a few of these Valentines Day crafts and activities with the children in your life.

“All New Crafts for Valentines” by Kathy Ross
20 easy to follow step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and a list of materials needed at the beginning of each craft.
Book Details:
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Millbrook Press (September 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761315764
Find it in the Lansing area at the Eastern and Parma branches of the Jackson District Library, the Leslie and Williamston branches of the Capitol Area District Library, or order online at Amazon.com.

“Valentine's Day Crafts” by Jean Eick
Fun Valentine’s Day crafts such as heart flowers, cards, and pipe cleaner hearts.
Book Details:
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Library Binding: 23 pages
Publisher: Child's World (August 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1567665373
Find it in the Lansing area at the Napoleon branch of the Jackson District Library. The Capital Area District Library does have this fun book but all were checked out until after Valentine’s Day the last I checked. You can order a copy on Amazon.com and have it delivered to your home.

“Crafts Valentine's Day” also by Kathy Ross
As in all of Ross’s craft books there are great illustrations and instructions for the age group designed for and using material found around the house kids will enjoy making crafts, cards, decorations, and gifts for Valentine’s Day.
Book Details:
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Millbrook Press (December 1, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1562948873
Find it in the Lansing area the South Lansing branch of the Capital Area District Library or you can order a copy on Amazon.com.

“Dora's Big Valentine!”  (Dora the Explorer) (Full-Color Activity Book with Stickers) by Golden Books
Just had to add this one in since I have a five year old grand daughter who is a Dora the Explorer fan, the activities are simple and fun for any Dora fan (although her older brother I’m sure will try to help her out whether she wants his help or not).
Book Details:
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Golden Books (December 28, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 037587321X
“Dora's Big Valentine!”  is available in the Lansing area at both Schuler Books & Music stores.

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