Review: Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky

Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky.

Zest Books
Publication Date: July 2014
List Price: $16.99
ISBN-13: 9781936976546

Review: Imagine that you are a duct tape wizard. How fast could you make purses, pencil cases, bags and anything else you wanted? If you want to improve on your duct tape use, then you should read Sticky Fingers by Sophie Maletsky. This book teaches you the best tricks and tips to make the coolest duct tape creations. Sophie makes the duct tape book so interesting that everyone needs to get a copy. Sticky Fingers is a step-by-step duct tape book that helps you learn how to make duct tape projects. It is a must read book, and it could be yours! It's easy to pick up and hard to put down.

The book Sticky Fingers is a nonfiction book for simple to advanced duct tape projects. It even has a whole section for the last bit of duct tape on the roll. The projects vary from making pencil cases to making a full duct tape backpack! Making a duct tape would be great fun on a rainy day or anytime you're free. Also Sticky Fingers has tons of other great projects like wallets and purses. How would you like to learn how to make your customizable wallets or purses? The projects all have level ratings and the time amounts it will take you to complete the project. This book also includes instruction for how to organize your duct tape in the best ways you can think of. This is a tip and tricks book for duct tape lovers!

I love this book, and I think all of you will like it too. This book is great for ages 6 and up. It will inspire you to create your own types of great duct tape projects. This book has many fun and amazing things that I could not think of. Every little kid should own this book. I give it 4 stars for the creativity and the awesome descriptions that little kids would understand. I think it has awesome projects that you will be amazed with. Little kids would also understand what the author is trying to tell them, especially all the tips. Enjoy the book Sticky Fingers!

Review written by Olivia (6th grade student).

We would like to thank Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for providing a copy of Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects for this review.

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Review: Make Me A Princess by Nicola Baxter

Make Me A Princess by Nicola Baxter.

Ticktock Publishing
Publication Date: June 2014
List Price: $12.99
ISBN-13: 9781783250851

Review: Have you ever wondered why you see little girls running around in princess costumes on Halloween? Well, the best ones get their stylish look from the book Make Me A Princess by Ticktock. Make Me A Princess will leave little girls everywhere looking pretty as a princess, and it is perfect for the little princess in your life!

Make Me a Princess is a Do-It-Yourself book with tips on hairstyles, fashion, and many more tips that will leave your little girl as polite and pretty as a real princess. It includes hair treatments, styles for all seasons, and party tips. It even shows your little princess how to throw a party and always look her very best. So let your little girl be polite and pretty. She (and you) will be the envy of the neighborhood!

I think Make Me A Princess is a perfect book for princesses of all ages, but some younger readers might need help because the vocabulary is a bit advanced for younger readers. It has every princess tip a girl could ask for, and more! Mothers, Older Sisters, Aunts, and Grandmas, you may even get good fashion choices and advice from this book! Does she need help with manners? No problem! Fashion? Helps with that. Long story short, Make Me A Princess has it all! Little girls will love this book of pink, sparkles, and fashion! It will help your little princess with all her fashion needs.

This book is a good book for young girls. I think they will find it interesting because it is about things like fashion, palaces, carriages, and all things princess. It is also helpful for moms because it has easy 5- minute hairstyles for when you are running late. Parents could get great tips and tricks from this book for throwing the perfect princess party. It can also help young girls change their ÒGIMME THAT!Ó to ÒMay I please have that?Ó because it shows little princesses the magic words - please and thank you. In conclusion, this book is perfect for your little princess and you should buy it today!

Review written by Alison (6th grade student).

We would like to thank Ticktock Publishing for providing a copy of Make Me A Princess for this review.

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Review: Super Sleepover Secrets by Sasha Morton

Super Sleepover Secrets by Sasha Morton.

Ticktock Publishing
Publication Date: September 2014
List Price: $10.99
ISBN-13: 9781783251209

Review: Are you sure you're ready for the best and the most awesome sleepover ever? Super Sleepover Secrets explains how to do all of that and more! The Super Sleepover Secrets is the book for you if you like to be a girly girl and have makeovers and do other girly things. Don't worry, if you aren't too much of girly-girl, then just use some ideas or customize it. For example, painting your nails, doing hairstyles, baking treats, watching scary movies, decorating the invitation, etc. This is just some of the activities that this book consumes. Super Sleepover Secrets by Sasha Morton and Kat Kalindi Cameron, is for girls all over the world who want learn the special technique of super sleepovers.

In Super Sleepover Secrets there are a lot of different categories to chose from and follow. There is first, the intro, which explains how to set up the invitations to give the guests and some tips to start off with (not in detail). Next, there is Pampering Secrets. This section shows some pointers and tips on beauty treatments and explains how to do them. After that, the next section is about ways to entertain your guests (crafts). The section after is called Hair Heaven, which is all about hair. This section explains to you on how to do some fab hairstyles and how to also glam it up a bit. Finally, the last section is about food; you definitely need some tasty treats for you and your guests to munch on! This chapter shows how to make brownies, smoothies, etc. Now it is time to hit the couch with your snacks! Let the movie begin! This is the best part before you hit the bed; you and your friends can relax with a snack while the movie plays.

I love Super Sleepover Secrets because girls all ages can learn and host the best sleepover and learn a thing or two about responsibility. It also gives valuable tips and pointers on the side just to keep the reader on track and not left confused. You should read this book if you need a little help before the sleepover or if you have never hosted a sleepover before and you need a guide to help you. No matter what, Super Sleepover Secrets can help host the best and most awesome sleepover. Even if you are as old as thirteen, there is something in there for every type of girl.

Review written by Khushali (6th grade student).

We would like to thank Ticktock for providing a copy of Super Sleepover Secrets for this review.

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Review: Gifts for Kids to Make by Cheryl Owen

Gifts for Kids to Make by Cheryl Owen. A Craft Library Book.

Hamlyn
Publication Date: August 2005
List Price: $12.99
ISBN-13: 9780600615026

Review: Fridge magnets, beeswax candles, white chocolate truffles! Gifts for Kids to Make by Cheryl Owen, is a perfect book to spend a Sunday at grandma's house creating and expanding the possibilities of your own imagination. The book has six chapters of enjoyable crafts and gifts that will pleasure anyone that receives one. The chapters in the book range from bric-a-brac starting on page 8 to edible treats ending on page 119. This book is just one of the innovative and witty creations that The Craft Library has shaped over time.

Gifts for Kids to Make has an extensive variety of projects that will suite a child's interests or personality. The crafts range from clay figures to sewing to making your own recipe. The book comes with useful tips for each craft to make things easier. It also comes with vibrant photographs that show the step-by-step process of making the craft through the beginning, middle, and end stages. A unique feature of this book is that it comes with examples of variations of the same craft. This encourages the child to make it their own. For each project there is a helpful side bar listing all the items required. Additionally, in the back of the book there are some handy templates that you can use for your project. For example, there are cut outs for anything from frogs and pig's heads to leaves and butterflies.

There are some great qualities of this book but there are some things I would have changed. I liked the crafts; anyone would enjoy receiving one as a gift. Kids would love to make these crafts because they are colorful, fun, and pretty easy. The pictures are attractive and helpful. The price per project is reasonable. This Gifts for Kids to Make is unique in that an adult would actually love to receive one of these crafts as a gift. The layout is simple and easy to follow even a four year old could understand it. Even though that is true a twelve year old would enjoy this book too. Although the Gifts for Kids to Make is better then most there are a few errors that need improvement. Several crafts might be confusing and would require adult guidance. Also, when the on every craft page it says a age grope that would apply to that particular craft can be a little to restrict. Like one craft could say that the appropriate age is 4-6 but I think that the craft could be for older ages too. Another potential flaw is that the crafts are most appealing to girls then boys. Some of the materials that are needed are difficult to find. Some materials are specialty store items such as baking clay, dried lavender, and red cosmetic coloring. All in all this is an excellent craft book and I would recommend buying it. It is both fun for kids to make and parents to enjoy. You will just have to read Gifts for Kids to Make to find out more incredible crafts that Cheryl Owen has created.

Review written by Jamie (6th grade student).

We would like to thank Media Masters Publicity for providing a copy of Gifts for Kids to Make for this review.

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