Books like Laura Torres’s
Things to Make and Do for People You Love
Kate Nolan, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through DIY gift-making projects.
Strengthens emotional bonds with meaningful crafts.
Encourages thoughtful expressions of love and care.
Supports development of fine motor skills.

Things to Make and Do for People You Love
Kate Nolan, 2024
Award winning
Claudia, The Caterpillar (Lost Sheep Series)
Andrew Mcdonough, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline with valuable life lessons.
Supports understanding of growth and transformation.
Encourages empathy and resilience in young readers.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

Claudia, The Caterpillar (Lost Sheep Series)
Andrew Mcdonough, 2022
Award winning
Grizzly Dad
Joanna Harrison, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes family bonding and understanding.
Highlights importance of empathy and support.
Encourages creativity and imagination in children.
Engaging narrative with a humorous touch.

Grizzly Dad
Joanna Harrison, 2008
Award winning
When Glitter Met Glue
Karen Kilpatrick, German Blanco, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity through whimsical storytelling. - Encourages resilience and persistence in young readers. - Strengthens child-parent bonding during shared reading sessions. - Enhances fine motor skills with interactive project ideas.

When Glitter Met Glue
Karen Kilpatrick, German Blanco, 2022
Award winning
The Repair Shop Craft Book
Sònia Albert, 2023
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and problem-solving through crafts.
Hands-on activities foster fine motor skills development.
Inspires appreciation for the arts and craftsmanship.
Engaging content suitable for family bonding time.

The Repair Shop Craft Book
Sònia Albert, 2023
Award winning
Peter Cottontail
Karen Lee Schmidt, Karen Lee Schmidt, Illustrator-Karen Lee Schmidt, 1996
12 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young imaginations.
Encourages values of perseverance and problem-solving.
Peter Cottontail's adventures offer relatable life lessons.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Peter Cottontail
Karen Lee Schmidt, Karen Lee Schmidt, Illustrator-Karen Lee Schmidt, 1996
Paper Craft
Hachette Children's Group, Hachette Children's Books, 2005
120 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity through hands-on paper crafting activities.
Supports fine motor skill development and precision.
Encourages following instructions and attention to detail.
Interactive experience, ideal for family bonding time.

Paper Craft
Hachette Children's Group, Hachette Children's Books, 2005
Award winning
Coconut Coco-Notes: A Book of Notes to Tear and Share (Coconut)
Pleasant Company, American Girl, 2003
80 pages
Why to read
Encourages sharing and communication among children.
Fosters creativity through interactive note-sharing.
Strengthens literacy and fine motor skills.
Ideal for cooperative classroom or home activities.
