Crafts from Your Favorite Children's Stories
by Kathy Ross
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Crafts that convert a story into a hands-on experience are a wonderful way to involve young readers and listeners. Making a Pinocchio whose nose actually grows, staging a race between the tortoise and the hare, or sending Peter Pan flying through the air will definitely enhance the fun of story hour! These easy-to-make crafts focus on twenty different children’s stories, although many can be adapted to other tales as well.
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This creative activity book transforms beloved storybook moments into hands-on projects that bring literature to life through simple crafts. Each of the twenty featured stories gets its own corresponding project, allowing children to create a growing nose for Pinocchio, stage the tortoise and hare race, or make Peter Pan fly through the air. The instructions are clearly presented for easy following, making these art projects accessible for young crafters who want to extend their reading experience beyond the page. These story-based activities provide a wonderful bridge between reading comprehension and creative expression.
What makes this resource particularly valuable is how it reinforces narrative understanding through tactile creation, helping children internalize plot points and characters while developing fine motor skills. Parents and educators will appreciate how these crafts can be adapted to other favorite tales, making this a versatile addition to any learning environment. The projects naturally encourage retelling and reimagining stories, building both literacy skills and confidence. For any child who loves both stories and making things, this book offers endless opportunities to play within the worlds of their favorite books.
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