Mar 26, 2026
There’s just something about a handmade gift that feels different! There are so many materials and techniques that can be employed to make great arts and crafts. Here are our favorite books to help kids design, craft and build their own works of art to keep or share.
The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book
By Judy Press
$5.79; Ages: 2-6
Publisher: WorthyKids
Thriftbooks.com
Parents and kids will love these simple crafts and activities for all occasions and seasons!
The Highlights Big Book of Activities for Little Kids
By Highlights
$9.80; Ages: 3-6
Publisher: Highlights Press
Amazon.com
The beloved magazine publisher has put together this book with more than 150 easy crafts and activities. And just like the namesake magazine, each activity is designed to support skills like creativity, problem-solving, and social development.
Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids
By the Editors of Martha Stewart Living
$7.69; Ages: 3-12
Publisher: Potter Craft
Thriftbooks.com
This is a great book for families with kids of a variety of ages because there is something for every skill.
Low-Mess Crafts for Kids: 72 Projects to Create Your Own Magical Worlds
By Debbie Chapman
$16.15; Ages: 4-7
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Amazon.com
From paper plates to pom-poms to pipe cleaners, you’ll find a craft for every kid in this book. And the best part is they are designed for less of a mess!
Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of All Ages
By Melanie Falick & Chris Hartlove
$14; Ages: 6-10
Publisher: Artisan
Amazon.com
This book offers step-by-step instructions to get kids knitting, purling and more, as they make keep-worthy projects.
My First Sewing Machine Book
By Emma Hardy
$10.96; Ages: 7-11
Publisher: CICO Books
Amazon.com
Crafty kids can learn or perfect their sewing skills with more than 30 projects and a great lesson on how to use a sewing machine.
Sewing for Kids: 30 Fun Projects to Hand and Machine Sew
By Alexa Ward
$11.88; Ages: 7-11
Publisher: Callisto Kids
Amazon.com
From identifying the different types of stitches to hand- or machine-sewn projects, this book will have kids making something for everyone they know.
Creative Crafts for Teens: 25 Empowering Projects
By Jennifer Perkins
$10.15; Ages: 10-15
Publisher: Callisto Teens
Amazon.com
These quirky and colorful projects include simple instructions and extra tips to make sure your project turns out just right!
Teen’s Guide to Making and Selling Upcycled Arts & Crafts
By James Dillehay
$14.99; Ages: 13-18
Publisher: Warm Snow Publishers
Amazon.com
Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating great art and crafts using recycled materials. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with trash!
The Guide to Woodworking with Kids: Craft Projects to Develop Lifelong Skills of Young Makers
By Doug Stowe
$24.73; Ages: Adults
Publisher: Blue Hills Press
Amazon.com
Parents and grandparents can grab a kid—or two or three—and delve into woodworking with these hands-on activities for kids in grades K-12.
By Judy Press
$5.79; Ages: 2-6
Publisher: WorthyKids
Thriftbooks.com
Parents and kids will love these simple crafts and activities for all occasions and seasons!
By Highlights
$9.80; Ages: 3-6
Publisher: Highlights Press
Amazon.com
The beloved magazine publisher has put together this book with more than 150 easy crafts and activities. And just like the namesake magazine, each activity is designed to support skills like creativity, problem-solving, and social development.
By the Editors of Martha Stewart Living
$7.69; Ages: 3-12
Publisher: Potter Craft
Thriftbooks.com
This is a great book for families with kids of a variety of ages because there is something for every skill.
By Debbie Chapman
$16.15; Ages: 4-7
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Amazon.com
From paper plates to pom-poms to pipe cleaners, you’ll find a craft for every kid in this book. And the best part is they are designed for less of a mess!
By Melanie Falick & Chris Hartlove
$14; Ages: 6-10
Publisher: Artisan
Amazon.com
This book offers step-by-step instructions to get kids knitting, purling and more, as they make keep-worthy projects.
By Emma Hardy
$10.96; Ages: 7-11
Publisher: CICO Books
Amazon.com
Crafty kids can learn or perfect their sewing skills with more than 30 projects and a great lesson on how to use a sewing machine.
By Alexa Ward
$11.88; Ages: 7-11
Publisher: Callisto Kids
Amazon.com
From identifying the different types of stitches to hand- or machine-sewn projects, this book will have kids making something for everyone they know.
By Jennifer Perkins
$10.15; Ages: 10-15
Publisher: Callisto Teens
Amazon.com
These quirky and colorful projects include simple instructions and extra tips to make sure your project turns out just right!
By James Dillehay
$14.99; Ages: 13-18
Publisher: Warm Snow Publishers
Amazon.com
Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating great art and crafts using recycled materials. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with trash!
By Doug Stowe
$24.73; Ages: Adults
Publisher: Blue Hills Press
Amazon.com
Parents and grandparents can grab a kid—or two or three—and delve into woodworking with these hands-on activities for kids in grades K-12.
