Explore a New Hobby - for Kids!

January is National Hobby Month, the perfect time of year to pick up a new hobby, or get back into an old one that you haven't thought about in a while! The great thing about having a hobby is that it can take your mind off the pressure of work or other daily stresses. Sit down and think about what you really love to do. Consider what sparks passion in your life or what makes you curious.

Updated December 16, 2025
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Explore a New Hobby - for Kids!

January is National Hobby Month, the perfect time of year to pick up a new hobby, or get back into an old one that you haven't thought about in a while! The great thing about having a hobby is that it can take your mind off the pressure of work or other daily stresses. Sit down and think about what you really love to do. Consider what sparks passion in your life or what makes you curious.

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The art of the catapult build Greek ballistae, Roman onagers, English trebuchets, and more ancient artillery
Gurstelle, William
Paper Book
     Calling all pumpkin chuckers, wannabe marauders, and tinkerers of all ages! Flinging things and playing at defending your own castle has never been more fun.      Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a...
The LEGO ideas book
Dolan, Hannah
Paper Book
A brand new edition of the best-selling LEGO® book of all time - with hundreds of all-new models! Unlock your imagination with this colourful treasury of more than 200 new building ideas created by LEGO® fan builders. Learn tips and tricks to become a better builder. Find out how...
Growing green a first book of gardening
Sosa, Daniela, illustrator.
Paper Book
Dig in to a fun and stylish collection of sixteen step-by-step edible gardening projects for young children. From strawberries in galoshes to herbs in recycled tin cans, this easy-to-follow gardening book contains fifteen simple (and delicious!) projects for budding young...
The how-to cookbook for young foodies
Saltz, Joanna
Paper Book
Boost your budding foodie's kitchen confidence with this beginner-friendly Delish cookbook featuring easy-to-follow recipes and instructions for kids ages 8 to 12 Follow step-by-step photos and complete each task to learn 25 essential cooking techniques, 50 delicious recipes,...
The junior birder's handbook a kid's guide to birdwatching
Belleny, Danielle
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated kid's guide to birds and their habitats, perfect for budding birders whether you live in a city, suburb, or rural area. In the woods, in cities, in your backyard--birds are everywhere. But do you know the difference between a robin and a...
How to win at chess
King, Daniel, 1963-
Paper Book
Written by Grandmaster Daniel King, How To Win At Chess is the essential guide to the game for young players. It introduces each piece and its moves, explains key principles such as check and how to open a game, before exploring tricks such as forks, pins, and skewers. ...
Kids' ultimate craft book bead, crochet, knot, braid, knit, sew!
Paper Book
With 400 photos and clear, concise, step-by-step instructions, Kids' Ultimate Craft Book helps parents, teachers, homeschooling parents, and other adult facilitators guide children through easy projects that teach essential techniques for a wide range of crafts.
1-2-3 calligraphy! letters and projects for beginners and beyond
Winters, Eleanor.
Paper Book
Kids everywhere will be grabbing their calligraphy pens, because this follow-up to the wildly successful Calligraphy for Kids offers them even more artful fun. Inside they'll find new alphabets--and new ways to render the alphabets they already know--as...
Hiking 101 tips and advice for little campers
Gutierrez, Hedviga, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
An interactive guide for young explorers that imparts essential outdoor skills, safety tips, and exciting challenges, ensuring a memorable hiking experience. Hiking 101: Tips and Advice for Little Campers is the ultimate guide for young adventurers, designed to transform every hike into an...
Rock painting for kids : painting projects for rocks of any kind you can find
Wellford, Lin
Ebook
Are you ready to rock? With this book, you can create amazing creatures, incredible toys, and wild gifts for your friends and family. All it takes is some paint, a few rocks, and your imagination! Easy-to-follow instructions from rock painting expert Lin Wellford will teach you how to...
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