Crafts and Hobbies Kids

Keep kids busy by exploring new crafts and hobbies in these librarian-recommended reads.

Updated January 5, 2026
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Let's learn to fish! : everything you need to know to start freshwater fishing
Armitage, Dan
Paper Book
2024 National Outdoor Book Award Silver Medal Winner In this exciting introduction to freshwater fishing, fishing expert Dan Armitage teaches kids about the best bait and tackle, how to rig a rod, cast a line, and reel in their first fish. Grab a fishing rod...
Stir crack whisk bake : a little book about cakes!
Frost, Maddie
Paper Book
An adorable new board book for the littlest of foodies, from the creators of the most-watched cooking show, America's Test Kitchen, and #1 New York Times bestselling kids cookbook, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs. Help your little one experience the magic of baking without leaving the comfort...
10-minute origami projects
Harbo, Christopher L.
Paper Book
Searching for simple paper folding projects for your makerspace? You've found them! From happy hounds and clever cats to floating ships and shining stars, these amazing 10-minute origami projects will have kids making in no time!
Alma's art
Ahmed, Roda
Paper Book
Meet Alma, she loves to paint. With each new bucket of paint she finds, brushstrokes by brushstrokes, page by page, magic appears. Welcome to Alma's world of colors and magic.
The big book of nature art
Zommer, Yuval
Paper Book
Featuring twenty-two easy craft projects using natural and recycled materials, The Big Book of Nature Art is a fun and eco way for young children to connect creatively with nature. From bestselling author Yuval Zommer, The Big Book of Nature Art is packed with...
Knit, hook, and spin : a kid's activity guide to fiber arts and crafts
Carlson, Laurie M.
Paper Book
Dive into the wonderful and creative world of fiber arts and crafts with this easy-to-follow activity book packed with over 70 projects across a variety of fiber arts including knitting, felting, knotting and braiding, spinning, weaving, crocheting, and dyeing. Clear instructions and...
Art lab for kids--express yourself! : 52 creative adventures to find your voice through drawing, painting, mixed media & sculpture
Schwake, Susan
Paper Book
Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself contains 52 brand new original art projects that will draw out each young artist as they discover their style, document their thoughts, and build confidence in their unique perspective. Each lesson asks questions and offers personal...
My first book of colors
Pearlman, Robb
Paper Book
A titanium snowcapped mountain. A happy little tree made with Van Dyke Brown and Dark Sienna. A majestic, vibrant phthalo blue sky. Bob Ross: My First Book of Colors is an early concept board book featuring various Bob Ross paintings and some of Bob's little quips about each of the...
Finger knitting for kids : super cute & easy things to make
Teranishi, Eriko
Paper Book
Now kids can create their very own knitted accessories! Finger Knitting for Kids shows young crafters (and their parents) how to make cute and easy knitted pieces using only their fingers and a bit of yarn. Clear and simple step-by-step lessons walk them through a series...
Akeem keeps bees! : a close-up look at the honey makers and pollinators of Sankofa Farms
Bell, Kamal E.
Paper Book
Young readers will learn the basics of beekeeping with this vibrantly illustrated book that takes place on the Sankofa Farms apiary. Told from Akeem's perspective, Akeem Keeps Bees! begins with the arrival and installation of a package of bees and...

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