Super simple forest critter crafts Fun and easy animal crafts

Gr 2-4-Young crafters gain practice with standard tools and materials, such as air-dry clay, hot glue, chenille stems, and craft paint, in the eight projects per volume of this series. Little expertise is needed to achieve recognizable results, and there is plenty of room for individual creativity, as students can move features around to make their creatures friendly, scary, or shy-or in some cases move arms and legs to create poses. Instructions are clearly written and easy to follow, with at least three photographs of the work in progress to aid comprehension. A harmonious color scheme and uncluttered design also contribute to the accessibility of the series. Introductory pages encourage readers to learn a little about the animals they are modeling. VERDICT Cute crafts provide great incentive to learn how to process instructions. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Googly eyes, pom-poms, paper plates, craft sticks, and more combine with a little (hot) glue and a lot of imagination to make the whimsical animal-themed craft projects in this series. Some background facts about each group's "critters" are offered in the first pages. Photos of featured animals, children, and various project stages add interest and detail to the step-by-step instructions. Project scale varies. Glos. [Review covers the following Super Simple Critter Crafts titles: Super Simple Backyard Critter Crafts, Super Simple Wetland Critter Crafts, Super Simple Zoo Critter Crafts, Super Simple Farm Critter Crafts, Super Simple Forest Critter Crafts, and Super Simple Pet Critter Crafts.] (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.