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Crafting & DIY
Crafting & DIY Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,665 books about crafting & diy
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Nanna's Button Tin
Dianne Wolfer
Every button in Nanna's special tin holds a memory, but today a very specific one is needed to fix a beloved Teddy.
Ages 3–7
Hands
Lois Ehlert
Bright illustrations showcase the many ways hands can use tools to build, craft, and create magic in the world around us
Ages 4–8
Papa and the Pioneer Quilt
Jean Van Leeuwen
During a long wagon train journey to Oregon, a young girl preserves her family’s history by collecting scraps of fabric
Ages 5–9
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Unbound: The Life + Art of Judith Scott
Joyce Scott, Brie Spangler
After decades in an institution, Judith Scott finds freedom and world-renowned fame as a fiber artist through the unwave
Ages 4–8
Annie and the Old One
Miska Miles
A young Navajo girl tries to pause time by unraveling her weaving, hoping to keep her beloved grandmother from the inevi
Ages 6–10
El osito usado (Used-Up Bear)
Clay Carmichael
Clara gives her old, shabby teddy bear a new lease on life with a handmade red flannel suit in this gentle story about t
Ages 3–7
The Puppetmaster's Apprentice
Lisa DeSelm
Pirouette is a wooden puppet brought to life by forbidden magic, now trapped by an evil ruler who wants her to build a m
Ages 13–18
Dazzling Zelda: The Story of Fashion Designer Zelda Wynn Valdes
Aura Lewis in collaboration with Farai Simoyi
Zelda Wynn Valdes used her talent for stitching and sketching to become a legendary fashion designer and a dedicated men
Ages 4–8
The Story of Electricity
George Leon
For the curious learner who wonders how the world powers up. This guide traces the history of electricity and offers saf
Ages 8–12
Touched by Fire
Irene N. Watts
Fourteen-year-old Miriam flees to New York for safety, only to find herself trapped in the smoke and chaos of the 1911 T
Ages 11–15
Cut!: How Lottie Reiniger and a Pair of Scissors Revolutionized Animation
C. E. Winters
Armed with just a pair of scissors and black paper, Lottie Reiniger used intricate silhouettes and a handmade camera to
Ages 5–10
Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants
Tony Johnston
California gold miners are wearing out their pants, until Levi Strauss uses tough canvas tent material to create a legen
Ages 5–10
Mr. Tiffin's Classroom #4
The Little Library
Margaret McNamara
Jake doesn't usually like to read, but a library book about woodworking inspires him to pick up some tools and build a s
Ages 4–8
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
Connie Schofield-Morrison
Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly uses her incredible skill as a seamstress to buy her freedom and eventually craft gowns for Mary
Ages 5–9
Bear and Mole #2
Kite Day
Will Hillenbrand
Two friends work together to get their kite ready for the sky, only to be met by a sudden change in the weather.
Ages 2–5
Storytelling Math
Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi!
Art Coulson
Bo searches for just the right size container to hold his traditional marbles for the Cherokee National Holiday festival
Ages 3–6
Abuela's Weave
Omar S. Castañeda
A young girl and her grandmother travel to a Guatemalan market to sell their traditional weavings, celebrating their dee
Ages 5–9
Rock Collecting
Roma Gans
For the child who loves filling their pockets with treasures from the backyard, this guide turns every pebble into a dis
Ages 4–8
Josie Dances
Denise Lajimodiere
Josie needs the help of her mother and grandmothers to gather her moccasins, shawl, and spirit name before her big debut
Ages 4–8
The Knitting of Elizabeth Amelia
Patricia Lee Gauch
Elizabeth Amelia is a character made of wool who must find a way to stop herself from unraveling as she dances across te
Ages 4–8
In Honor of Broken Things
Paul Acampora
Three eighth graders find common ground in art class as they use clay to process divorce, loss, and the shift from homes
Ages 10–14
Beautiful Dresses
Josie Starlight
For the child who loves imagining magical worlds and finds joy in self-expression through style and creativity.
Ages 3–7
Funny Portraits #2
My Best Friend Is as Sharp as a Pencil
Hanoch Piven
Pencils, paperclips, and other school supplies transform into clever collage portraits of teachers and friends in this c
Ages 4–9
Just Ella
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Palace life is more about boring embroidery than magic slippers, forcing Ella to use her wit and grit to escape a dull p
Ages 10–14
