The Kids' Winter Fun Book: Homespun Adventures for Family Fun - Softcover

Gillman, Claire; Martin, Sam

3.5

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9780764147265: The Kids' Winter Fun Book: Homespun Adventures for Family Fun

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764147269 ISBN 13: 9780764147265

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2011

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Boys, girls, and their parents will be delighted by the ideas and directions they find in this handsome book. It will inspire every member of the family to take part in a wondrous variety of cold-weather activities. They include fun and play in the snow and ice, as well as directions for crafts, games, and pastimes that readers can enjoy while sitting near a cozy fireplace. Ideas and instructions include making ice sculptures, going on cold-weather hikes to spot winter wildlife, tobogganing, ice fishing, building an igloo, and much more. When it's time to come inside from the snow, the authors suggest crafts and games that include making snow shoes, designing seasonal greeting cards, doing pantomimes, having themed storytelling sessions, making origami, and many similar fun activities. Instructions for preparing good things to eat include gingerbread cookies, brownies, toffee apples, pumpkin pie, and many more. This delightful volume features handsome color photos and illustrations on

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Wintertime offers kids of all ages the chance to plan adventures and expeditions, create amazing gifts, and cook delicious treats. So grab your warmest coat, break out the wooly hat and gloves, and prepare for winter fun!
The Kids' Winter Fun Book is your idea-packed guide for fun in the winter months. You'll find adventure ideas to carry out, great-tasting food to prepare and savor, and fun games for the whole family to play. Whether you're staying at home or enjoying the great outdoors, you'll find that there are always plenty of entertaining things to do.

Jam-packed with great ideas and easy-to-follow directions for enjoyable activities, this book will keep you entertained all winter long.

GREAT GAMES, ACTIVITIES, AND ADVENTURES
FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
* homemade puppet shows * snowball fights * making gingerbread * ice skating * preparing toffee apples * rainy-day activities * by yourself * with friends

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Handy for filling just a few moments or even an entire snow day, this activity book’s suggestions will help parents, teachers, and babysitters get through the long post-holiday stretch until spring arrives. While some of the homespun suggestions seem a bit obvious, such as hiking or making a snowman, others are sure to be a hit, like the detailed directions for building an igloo, making your own snow globe, and cobbling a pair of snowshoes. The variety of ideas are divided into four sections—crafting, outdoor play, indoor play, and feasting—and provide a wide range of options to match kids’ preferences and group sizes. A difficulty rating that uses one to three snowflakes to indicate how much time and involvement each activity might entail is helpful for planning, and most of the suggestions, especially those outside of the kitchen, do not require many tools or supplies. Trivia and tidbits are sprinkled throughout to highlight important science concepts or historical details, while line drawings and color photos of kids enjoying the season round out this collection of refreshingly low-tech winter activities. Grades 3-5. --Erin Anderson

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