It’s the summer holidays but for many of us, this year is about finding the fun in local places and staycations. Here are some brilliant activity books that are perfect to keep little ones entertained and also explore the best of Britain.
How Do You Make a Rainbow? by Caroline Crowe and Cally Johnson-Isaacs ~ #PictureBook #BlogTour ~ @crowehoho @callyjanestudio @MacmillanKidsUK
So, how are rainbows made? Well, there’s the scientific answer. And then there is this beautifully illustrated picture book, that answers the question another way. This book is all about how we can create a rainbow as a symbol of hope. And that is what a loving grandad explains to his granddaughter, one cloudy day.
Let’s Make Some Great Art: Animals and Patterns by Marion Deuchars ~ #Craft #Books #Review ~ @mariondeuchars @LKPChildrens
Let's Make Some Great Art: Animals and Patterns by bestselling illustrator Marion Deuchars, seamlessly incorporate geometry, art history and imagination into these fun and original books.
Math Games Lab for Kids by Rebecca Rapoport & J.A. Yoder ~ #STEM #Review #HomeEd ~ @Math_Evangelist @QuartoKids
The aim of this book is to show children that maths is all around us and it is that foundation for science and understanding the world. It includes over 50 hands-on activities split out over 39 labs.
Story Out of the Box by Nicky Hoberman, Deeny Leander & Hiromi Suzuki ~ #Review #Writing #HomeEd ~ @LKPChildrens @LaurenceKingPub
Today I am shining the spotlight on my best Lockdown Discovery: Laurence King Publishing’s new creative writing game, Story Out of the Box
Make and Do Activity Books by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler ~ #Crafts #Book #Reviews ~ @MacmillanKidsUK
The Make and Do series are packed full of craft activities based around Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s well-known books, plus 200 stickers!