Rockin' Crafts

Gr 2–5—Each of these attractive books offers more than 15 original craft ideas. Green suggests projects that encourage young artists to display their environmentalism. Some of the items are created from recycled goods, while others are made from new materials but sport environmental slogans. Rockin' shows a variety of creative ways to decorate rocks. Many of the crafts in Pet are intended for animals (some dogs might be able to chew right through the iPet, a stuffed iPod look-alike). Readers and their parents will have to assess the safety of the crafts as they have no stated ASPCA approval. The projects have clear step-by-step instructions that are accompanied by helpful illustrations and color photos of the finished projects. All the materials required are readily available at craft stores, and the projects are of appropriate difficulty level for the target audience.