What's Christmas without crafts? Not only are the decorations to be made...it's so much fun when not all are purchased at the store. Not to mention the baking and treats. I've just finished up my 10th Weihnachtsstollen for the year and have about 6-8 more to go. Cookies are already in production as are chocolates and nibble treats. Even my daughter is currently putting together her Gingerbread house. I hear-tell that the other three kids are busy with their own projects, which I'm sure I'll learn more about come Christmas.
But even year-long-prove crafters need inspiration or long for some new ideas. This book might just be the one to pick up. I did notice that it would have worked for the 24 days of Advent, too, but I'm going to use this as an inspiration for ideas before the holidays.
Grab that glue and a pair of scissors because I have a feeling there will be more than a few ideas to grab the attention.
A WORLD FULL OF CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
24 ways to celebrate the festive season
by Helen Mortimer
Illustrated by Joy Laforme
Frances Lincoln Children Books
Children's Nonfiction / Craft
68 pages
ages 5 to 9
Craft around the world this Christmas and find out how children from different cultures celebrate the festive season.
Christmas is celebrated in so many different ways around the world. This sparkling, illustrated treasury of 24 festive activities and recipes inspired by different countries keeps kids busy in the count down to Christmas, by encouraging them to create their own treats, decorations, and more!
Children and adults alike will delight in the wide range of activities to choose from. Whether it’s baking or making, there's something for everyone.
Paper woven hearts originating from Denmark
Christmas is celebrated in so many different ways around the world. This sparkling, illustrated treasury of 24 festive activities and recipes inspired by different countries keeps kids busy in the count down to Christmas, by encouraging them to create their own treats, decorations, and more!
Children and adults alike will delight in the wide range of activities to choose from. Whether it’s baking or making, there's something for everyone.
Paper woven hearts originating from Denmark
Mini lanterns from the Philippines
Paper pine trees from Japan
Gingerbread reindeer cookies from the US
Maracas to shake from Trinidad and Tobago.
Each craft features a little description about the tradition or celebration it’s inspired by, how it may have started, and the country it originated from. With simple step-by-step illustrated instructions, each activity is easy to follow for children and adults to do alone or together. It also includes stunning double-page illustrations that capture the widespread joy and magic of Christmas. Learn how Christmas is celebrated across the world and get excited for this time of the year!
Crafts/recipes from Denmark, Australia, Syria, Germany, Greece, Sweden, Peru, Philippines, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Finland, South Korea, Ukraine, United States, Poland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Japan, Italy, France and Ethiopia.
Each craft features a little description about the tradition or celebration it’s inspired by, how it may have started, and the country it originated from. With simple step-by-step illustrated instructions, each activity is easy to follow for children and adults to do alone or together. It also includes stunning double-page illustrations that capture the widespread joy and magic of Christmas. Learn how Christmas is celebrated across the world and get excited for this time of the year!
Crafts/recipes from Denmark, Australia, Syria, Germany, Greece, Sweden, Peru, Philippines, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Finland, South Korea, Ukraine, United States, Poland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Japan, Italy, France and Ethiopia.
MY TIDBITS
With 24 craft and baking ideas from around the world, this book not only inspires young readers to create their own wonders but teaches a little about how the various cultures celebrate the season or practice their own holidays.
When I pick up a craft book, I always hope it will hold enough projects, which don't require odd items, to be able to dive in right away with the kids. And this book does just that. The projects work very well for preschoolers and kindergarteners, while also holding a few 'tougher' projects for the slightly older age group. Of course, all require a little supervision but most don't need hovering, either. The items needed to create the various projects are, for the most part, usual ones. If not in the house, they are definitely no problem to pick up. Some are super inexpensive, while others might take a little more expense but none should break the pocketbook (even in today's economy).
The illustrations follow a more childlike direction, are colorful, and help guide young creators through each process. The directions are easy to follow and suitable for readers, who know their words pretty well, to attempt to do on their own.
Each project and craft finds its origins and inspirations in a different country. There's a little information about each one to help broaden the knowledge of other cultures, but this doesn't bog down with too much information, either. In other words, there's a nice balance, which keeps the creative process at the forefront.
It's a lovely mix of ideas, ranging from simple baking to cakes to easy paper weaving to simple lanterns and more. There's enough variety to give something for almost everyone and some ideas do offer slightly new directions.
It's a great idea book for the age group.
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