The Great Book of Doing: 500+ Screen-Free Activities, Brain Teasers, Recipes, Creative Projects, Craft...

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Highlights

The Great Book of Doing

500+ Screen-Free Activities, Brain Teasers, Recipes, Creative Projects, Craft Ideas and More...

Highlights

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English

Boyds Mills Press
21 December 2020

Practical interests (Children's&YA)

Series: Books of Doing

The ultimate boredom buster! From the brand behind America's #1 most-read children's magazine, the Highlights Book of Things to Do is the essential book of pure creativity and inspiration, filled with over 500 things for kids to do when bored.

The ultimate boredom buster! From the brand behind America's #1 most-read children's magazine, the Highlights Book of Things to Do is the essential book of pure creativity and inspiration, filled with over 500 things for kids to do when bored.

Built for indoor, outdoor and everywhere fun, this kids activity book is filled with 372 pages of things to do, write, craft, imagine, draw and even taste - all expertly curated by Highlights editors.

The Highlights Book of Things to Do will sharpen kids' problem-solving skills, foster imagination and unlock new interests while providing screen-free play for summer breaks, rainy days and more. With sturdy hardcover binding and a ribbon bookmark, this deluxe activity book is a perfect gift to help kids ages 7 and up stay curious and explore.

This highly visual, hands-on activity book is made to inspire curiosity in science, nature, art and more subjects. Organized by interest and covering all aspects of childhood, chapters and activities include-

Things to Do in the Kitchen- Plant What You Eat, Birthday Treats for Pets, Make Rock Candy Things to do with Your Brain- Brain Teasers, Magic Tricks, Tongue Twisters Things to Build- A Box Kite, A Confetti Cannon, A Chain Reaction Machine Science Experiments to Do- Construct a Water Clock, Make a Lava Lamp, Make a Lemon Battery

In addition to the thinking and playing activities, a chapter dedicated to emotions and character development will empower kids to develop positive mindsets and make a difference in others' lives. Over 120,000 copies sold! The Highlights Book of Things to Do is the winner of the 2020 National Parenting Seal of Approval, National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) and Mom's Choice Award, Gold.

Series edited by: Highlights
Imprint: Boyds Mills Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781684376421
ISBN 10: 1684376424
Series: Books of Doing
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 21 December 2020
Recommended Age: From 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Highlights is the trusted brand that believes children are the world's most important people. Our flagship magazine, Highlights, is the #1 most-read children's magazine in the country. With over 80% brand recognition, our award-winning magazines, bestselling story and puzzle books, and groundbreaking education books deliver on the Highlights promise of helping children become their best selves through exceptional, high-quality products for children.

Reviews for The Great Book of Doing: 500+ Screen-Free Activities, Brain Teasers, Recipes, Creative Projects, Craft Ideas and More for Endless Imaginative Play

""Hearkening back to the magazine's origins, the editors of Highlights have assembled an activity book with a focus on doing. . . the book offers hundreds of ideas to try inside and outside the home. (I)n Highlights' dedication to social and emotional learning, the ""Do Great Things"" chapter gives tips on dealing with angry feelings, being a good listener, and other topics of well-being. Boredom busters with a purpose."" - Booklist ""We're going to warn you in advance; your child will not put this book down. Even better, it keeps children voluntarily off the screens and creating or exploring all the wonderful things the book has to offer...This book will grow with your children and will probably be something that you will want to pass on to future generations."" - The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval ""This activity book has something for everyone."" - The Horn Book, Inc.