March is National Crafting Month! The word “crafting” covers a lot but generally refers to practicing creative skills. Examples include knitting and crocheting, paper folding and origami, woodworking, and jewelry making. Crafting is anything artistic and created by hand. This month, set aside some time to work on your favorite craft or dabble in something new. There are plenty of ideas in the selections below!
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Board Books
Bear Says “Thank You” (2012) by Michael Dahl
Blue & Other Colors with Henri Matisse (2016) by Henri Matisse
Clive and His Art (2016) by Jessica Spanyol
Picture Books
Forky in Craft Buddy Day (2019) by Drew Daywalt
How to Find a Unicorn (2020) by Sue Fliess
More-igami (2016) by Dori Kleber
Niko Draws a Feeling (2017) by Bob Raczka
Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon (2020) by Kat Zhang
Easy Nonfiction
Craft Time at the Library (2017) by Celeste Bishop
The All-Together Quilt (2020) by Lizzy Rockwell
Make a Nature Sculpture (2020) by Emily Kington
Make Forest Faces and Mud Monsters (2020) by Emily Kington
Juvenile Nonfiction
Cool Stuff to Sew (2015) by Stephanie Turnbull
Wood Shop: Handy Skills and Creative Building Projects for Kids (2018) by Margaret Larson
365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks (2016) by Simon Hugo
Clay: With Simple Step-by-Step Instructions (2020) by Mark Bergin
Star Wars Origami: 36 Amazing Paper-Folding Projects from a Galaxy Far, Far Away (2012) by Chris Alexander
Knit, Hook, and Spin: A Kid’s Activity Guide to Fiber Arts and Crafts (2016) by Laurie Carlson
Craft Lab for Kids: 52 DIY Projects to Inspire, Excite, and Empower Kids to Create Useful, Beautiful Handmade Goods (2020) by Stephanie Corfee
Crayola Create It Yourself: 52 Colorful DIY Craft Projects for Kids to Create Throughout the Year (2020) by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Fun and Easy Crafting with Recycled Materials: 60 Cool Projects that Reimagine Paper Rolls, Egg Cartons, Jars and More! (2019) by Kimberly McLeod
Get Crafting for Your Delightful Dog (2021) by Ruth Owen
Cardboard Box Engineering: Cool, Inventive Projects for Tinkerers, Makers & Future Scientists (2020) by Jonathan Adolph
Recycled Paper Projects (2022) by Marcy Morin and Heidi E. Thompson
Recycle and Remake (2020) by Hélène Hilton, editor
Wooden Toy Spacecraft: Explore the Galaxy & Beyond with 13 Easy-to-Make Woodworking Projects (2019) by Gonzalo Ferreyra
DIY Paper Crafts (2017) by Marisa Edghill
Nonfiction Series
For Parents and Teachers
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-for Budding Artists of All Ages (2012) by Susan Schwake
Low-Mess Crafts for Kids: 72 Projects to Create Your Own Magical Worlds (2018) by Debbie Chapman
Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids: 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and Share (2013) by the editors of Martha Stewart Living
The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family’s Life with Art and Creativity (2013) by Jean Van’t Hul
Eco-Friendly Crafting with Kids: 35 Step-by-Step Projects for Preschool Kids and Adults to Create Together (2012) by Kate Lilley
Juvenile Fiction
Pug Blasts Off (2019) by Kyla May
Rainbow Fairies: The Magical Craft Fairies series (2015) by Daisy Meadows
