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...
How to bird
Hamid, Rasha
Paper Book
Birding for everyone, everywhere. Birding is a joyful, wonder-filled activity that anyone can do. Featuring the skyline and natural spaces of New York City, How to Bird invites children to explore birdwatching, with each page featuring a new birding...
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...
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...
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...
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...

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