Books About Crafts · 84 titles considered

The Best Crafts Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about crafts? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Un-Friendship Bracelet
Hope Springs
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Crafts

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

The Un-Friendship Bracelet

By Martha Maker, Xindi Yan (Illustrator) · Craftily Ever After series

A new student tests the bonds of friendship and creativity among young creators.

128 pages· 4,733 words· Est. 53 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 251 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

How to Win a Slime War

A slime-selling showdown tests a boy's creativity against family expectations.

288 pages· 49,788 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 443 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Rainbow Weaver

A young girl turns plastic waste into vibrant weavings, defying tradition.

34 pages· 1,023 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 539 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

A young girl creates her own unique dragon after being inspired by a story and her grandmother's guidance.

40 pages· 599 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 987 ratings
$17.99
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

How Winston Delivered Christmas

A mouse races against time to deliver a lost letter to Santa on Christmas Eve.

176 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,832 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Roxie the Baking Fairy

Chaos threatens Arts and Crafts Week. Can two friends save the magic?

80 pages· 4,528 words· Est. 38 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 202 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Thankful

A girl creates a Thankful Chain, celebrating life's small joys as winter's first snow falls.

48 pages· 459 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 499 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

Leafy Critters

Discover nature-inspired art projects that spark creativity and imagination.

36 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

With My Hands

By Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, Lou Fancher (Illustrator), Steve Johnson (Illustrator)

Discover the joy of creating with your own hands.

32 pages· 1,647 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 153 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Hope Springs

A girl seeks a true home while facing a town's biggest threat.

352 pages· 52,984 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 239 ratings
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Crafts Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about crafts for preschool and elementary-age readers.

How to Build an Insect

Ages 5–9 · 2021

Discover the secrets of insect anatomy in a hands-on workshop adventure.

Hands

Ages 4–8 · 1997

A child creates wonders inspired by her parents' craftsmanship.

Woven of the World

Ages 5–8 · 2023

A young girl discovers weaving's timeless art, connecting past and future.

Here Is the World

Ages 5–7 · 2014

Explore the joy of Jewish holidays through a family's year-long journey.

How to Solve a Problem

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Conquer life's challenges like a climber scaling a boulder, finding triumph in every ascent.

Charlie Needs a Cloak

Ages 6–9 · 1973

A shepherd crafts a new cloak from scratch. Will it be enough?

Sylvia Long's Big Book for Small Children

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Discover timeless tales, early learning, and family favorites in a delightful children's collection.

My Forest Is Green
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My Forest Is Green

Ages 3–7 · 2019

A boy explores a forest, capturing its essence through diverse art forms, discovering endless inspiration in nature's colors and textures.

Beautiful Hands
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Beautiful Hands

Ages 2–8 · 2015

Discover the magic of what little hands can achieve.

The Weaver

Ages 4–8 · 2010

A weaver crafts a magical cloth from earthly emotions, spreading warmth and protection each night.

I See a Pattern Here

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Discover the hidden beauty and secrets of patterns in nature and art.

Beautiful Eggs

Ages 2–7 · 2021

Explore global egg-decorating traditions in vibrant cut-paper art.

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Crafts Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about crafts for developing and independent readers.

The LEGO Ideas Book

Ages 7–10 · 2011

Unlock endless creativity with LEGO ideas for every theme and adventure.

The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Discover the joy of baking with kid-tested recipes for every occasion.

365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks

Ages 7–11 · 2016

Unlock endless LEGO adventures with creative builds and challenges.

The Scraps Book
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The Scraps Book

Ages 5–10 · 2014

Discover the journey of an artist who turned childhood dreams into vibrant picture books.

Kids Knitting

Ages 8–11 · 1998

Discover the joy of knitting with fun projects for kids.

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Dork Diaries OMG!

Ages 9–13 · 2013

Discover yourself with daily prompts and Nikki's quirky insights in this interactive journal.

The Official Harry Potter Baking Book

Ages 9–12 · 2021

Discover magical recipes inspired by Hogwarts and bake your way through the wizarding world.

Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle
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Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle

Ages 6–10 · 2018

Nine kids vie for the lead in a school play. Can Crafty Cat save the day?

Calling All Minds

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Unlock the secrets of invention and ignite your imagination with a journey into the world of tinkering and discovery.

The Official Harry Potter Cookbook

Ages 9–12 · 2023

Conjure magical meals with recipes inspired by the Wizarding World.

Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis

Ages 6–10 · 2017

Can Birdie's secret alter-ego, Crafty Cat, save her from camp chaos?

Brightly Woven (Graphic Novel)

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A young weaver and a wizard race to stop a war, facing dark forces and wild weather.

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