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Crafting & DIY Middle Grade – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Crafting & DIY Middle Grade

Explore middle grade books about crafting & diy for children.

21 books

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The Toothpaste Millionaire

A quest to save money on basic supplies turns into a backyard business empire when Rufus decides to manufacture a gallon

Cover of Hard Love

Ellen Wittlinger

Writing secret feelings in a DIY zine helps sixteen-year-old John process his parents' divorce and find a way out of his

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Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse

Ursula Moray Williams

A loyal little wooden horse sets out on a grand journey to seek his fortune and help the toymaker who has fallen on diff

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Cover of Darth Paper Strikes Back

Origami Yoda #2

Darth Paper Strikes Back

Tom Angleberger

Darth Paper and Harvey are out to get Dwight suspended, leaving Tommy and Kellen to prove that origami wisdom is exactly

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

Origami Yoda #1

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

Tom Angleberger

A finger puppet gives surprisingly wise advice to middle schoolers, leading Tommy to investigate whether the paper Yoda

Cover of Pocket Bear

Katherine Applegate

Stitched for a WWI soldier, a tiny bear now runs a home for forgotten toys, proving that even a well-worn friend is wort

Cover of Willodeen

Katherine Applegate

In a land plagued by drought and fire, young Willodeen fights to protect the unlovable beasts that others call pests to

Cover of Judy Moody

Whether she is in a bad mood or a back-to-school mood, Judy Moody’s big personality shines as she tackles a creative cla

Cover of Make the Rules

When Bean is told she is too young for camp, she and Ivy start their own better version featuring secret music, creative

Cover of The Path of the Young Goddess

The Path of the Young Goddess

Patricia Monaghan

Global myths of the Wild Girl pair with healing rituals and dream work to help young women create their own meaningful c

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The Borrowers #4

The Borrowers Aloft

A tiny family is snatched from their miniature home and trapped in an attic, forcing them to use every ounce of their wi

Cover of Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus

Origami Yoda #6

Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus

Tom Angleberger

Tommy and the McQuarrie Middle School gang head to Washington, D.C. for one final day of fun and friendship in the concl

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The Borrowers #2

The Borrowers Afield

Life under the kitchen floor is over for the tiny Clock family, who must now learn to survive the giant, unpredictable w

Cover of The Birthday Room

The Birthday Room

Ben finds peace in his sketchpad while navigating a tense summer trip to Oregon, where he must bridge the gap between hi

Cover of The NOT Bummer Summer

The NOT Bummer Summer

While her friends head off to circus camp and far-away islands, Judy Moody must find her own thrill points to save her s

Cover of Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze

Elizabeth Foreman Lewis

A young man leaves the countryside for the bustling city of Chungking in the 1920s, finding adventure and a new life as

Cover of Hitty: Her First Hundred Years

Hitty: Her First Hundred Years

A tiny doll carved from mountain ash witnesses a century of American history as she passes through the hands of many dif

Cover of The Blue Cat of Castle Town

The Blue Cat of Castle Town

Catherine Cate Coblentz

A little blue kitten follows the enchanting Song of the River into the world to meet historical figures and share a mess

Cover of The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms

The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms

For families looking to move away from commercialism and toward nature, this interactive guide offers ancient rituals an

Cover of The Moon Without Stars

The Moon Without Stars

Luna's quiet life making zines is turned upside down when a sudden brush with popularity forces her to choose between he

Cover of The Many Ways of Seeing: An Introduction to the Pleasures of Art

The Many Ways of Seeing: An Introduction to the Pleasures of Art

Janet Gaylord Moore

Learn to see through an artist's eyes by exploring various techniques, styles, and creative exercises designed for the b

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