Here are the top 30 bestselling activities, crafts & games books for 6 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Mix It Up!
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by: Herve Tullet Release date: Sep 16, 2014 Number of Pages: 56 Find in Library Read Review |
Accept Hervé Tullet’s irresistible invitation to mix it up in a dazzling adventure of whimsy and wonder. Follow the artist’s simple instructions, and suddenly colors appear, mix, splatter, and vanish in a world powered only by the reader’s imagination. Tullet—who joins such greats as Eric Carle and Leo Lionni as a master of his craft—sets readers on an extraordinary interactive journey all within the printed page. Tullet prompts plenty of giggles in addition to a profound understanding of colors, and once again displays his unique genius and vision in a work that is a glorious and richly satisfying companion to Press Here.
2. Notebook Doodles Go Girl!: Coloring & Activity Book
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by: Jess Volinski Release date: Sep 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
3. 365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks
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by: Simon Hugo, Alice Finch Release date: Oct 04, 2016 Number of Pages: 256 Find in Library Read Review |
365 Things to Do with LEGO® Bricks inspires you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways. This interactive book features imaginative play and building ideas, from LEGO projects that take just a few minutes and require a handful of bricks to inspirational build ideas and activities to keep you occupied for hours.
Visual tips and advice from LEGO fan builders will encourage you to get creative and have fun while learning new building skills such as building your own LEGO pet, challenging your friends to make the tallest LEGO tower against the clock, and creating a LEGO treasure hunt.
Featuring a timer and random number generator for selecting activities, 365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks is full of games and activities that will keep you busy every day of the year.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.
4. LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
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by: DK Release date: Apr 28, 2015 Number of Pages: 288 Find in Library Read Review |
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2015 The LEGO Group.
Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.
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5. Cat’s Cradle Book Kit-
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by: Anne Johnson Release date: May 01, 2009 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
6. Klutz Star Wars Thumb Doodles Book Kit
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by: The Editors of Klutz Release date: Feb 11, 2013 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Comes with: 40 page book, 4 ink pads (blue, black, green, brown), black marker pen, double-tipped pencil (green, red)
7. Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids: Family-Friendly Projects for Exploring and Teaching Math, Science, History, and Culture Through Creative Building (Hands-On Family)
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by: John Miller, Chris Scott Release date: Jun 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
Now an Amazon Best Kids’ Books of 2016 pick!
Balancing your child’s screen time can be difficult, especially when it comes to wildly popular, open-ended video games like Minecraft. Minecraft offers players an environment focused on exploration, imagination, and creation, but its nonlinear game structure can mean spending a lot of time in the game.
Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids includes a variety of creative exercises that explore the game’s aspects and uses them to teach fun, educational lessons.
You will start the book by brushing up on some common Minecraft language and examining each of the four game modes: survival, creative, adventure, and spectator. Then, you’ll use this knowledge to venture off onto the six different quests that encourage child and adult participation.
These “gamified” labs will allow your child to earn stickers and badges as rewards as they complete quests. You’ll even learn how to screencast and narrate your own videos to share with family and friends!
Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids provides a fun, educational gaming goals that you and your child can reach together!
8. The Kids Campfire Book: Official Book of Campfire Fun (Family Fun)
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by: Jane Drake, Ann Love, Heather Collins Release date: Jun 30, 1996 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
9. Classic Origami Kit: [Origami Kit with Book, 98 Papers, 45 Projects]
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by: Michael G. LaFosse Release date: Dec 15, 2003 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
From world renowned origami artist, Michael LaFosse, comes this affordable collection of classic origami paper craft projects featuring traditional designs as well as a few new twists on old favorites. Perfect for beginning origami folders or more experienced folders, Classic Origami Kit includes everything needed to get folding quickly.
This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of all the classic origami projects. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home—or as a wonderful gift for origami lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper in the kit already has colors so no paint or glue is required, just unpack and start folding right away!
The origami kit contains:
- Full-colored 64-page booklet
- Clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions
- 45 fun origami projects
- 98 sheets of 6 3/4 inch square folding papers
- 8 different colors and patterns as well as a sheet of gold foil
Classic Origami Kit provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal origami studio in no time!
Origami animal projects include:
- Kite
- Duck
- Chopstick Rest
- Sailboat
- Pinwheel
- Pagoda
- Paper Doll
- And many more…
10. Garden Flowers Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Stained Glass Coloring Book)
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by: Marty Noble Release date: Apr 15, 2003 Number of Pages: 8 Find in Library Read Review |
11. Fun with Snowflakes Stencils (Dover Stencils)
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by: Paul E. Kennedy Release date: Feb 01, 1991 Number of Pages: 6 Find in Library Read Review |
12. Dinosaurs: Step-by-step instructions for 27 prehistoric creatures (Learn to Draw)
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by: Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team, Mattia Cerato Release date: Jan 01, 2004 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
This interactive book introduces young children to the intriguing world of dinosaurs. Vibrantly illustrated background, stickers, and punch-outs come together to provide hours of imaginative fun. The background scenery, a stand-up panorama of a prehistoric land, doubles as a stickering page and a vivid background for punch-out playtime. The sturdy punch-outs are perfectly sized for little hands, and include multiple different dinosaurs, prehistoric plants and trees. Reusable stickers include flying dinosaurs, land-roaming dinosaurs, rocks, trees, dinosaur footprints, and more. All together, Sticker, Punch-out & Play!: Dinosaurs makes for interactive play and limitless fun.
13. Origami Animals Kit: [Origami Kit with Book, 98 Papers, 45 Projects]
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by: Michael G. LaFosse Release date: Dec 15, 2003 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Fogs, butterflies, seals and dogs are just a few of the gorgeous origami animals you can create with this paper craft origami kit. From world renowned origami artist, Michael LaFosse, comes this essential collection of animal paper craft projects. Perfect for folders of all skill level, Origami Animals Kit is the affordable easy-to-follow solution for everything needed to get started on traditional animal origami designs as well as new twists on old favorites. This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of animals from around the world. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home—or as a wonderful gift for animal lovers.
All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper in the kit already has colors so no paint or glue is required, just unpack and start folding right away!
The origami kit contains:
- Full-colored 64-page booklet
- Clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions
- 45 fun origami projects
- 98 sheets of 6 3/4 inch square folding papers
- 8 different colors and patterns as well as a sheet of gold foil
Origami Animals Kit provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal zoo in no time!
Origami animal projects include:
- Cobra
- Elephant Head
- Jumping Frog
- Horeshoe Crab
- Dinosaur
- Husky Pup
- Crane
- And many more…
14. Crosswords & Word Searches, Grades 1 – 3 (Just Puzzling!)
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by: Brighter Child Release date: Apr 02, 2012 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
15. How to Draw Cats (Dover How to Draw)
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by: Barbara Soloff Levy Release date: Mar 11, 1997 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
The results are recognizable, accurately rendered pictures of cats and kittens in assorted poses: seated, stretching, preening, balanced on their hind legs, ready to pounce, and other positions. In addition to domesticated cats, this delightful, entertaining guide also shows how to create a lion, bobcat, cheetah, tiger, and other denizens of the wild.
These engaging sketches are not only fun to draw, they’ll also help youngsters master the basics of developing shapes and proportions.
16. Origami Fantastic Creatures
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by: Michael G. LaFosse Release date: Dec 15, 2004 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
You’ll bring some of history’s most beloved and feared mythical creatures to life with this exciting collection of origami. These beginner and intermediate origami projects are perfect for children and adults with basic folding skills. They are ideal for party decorations, for gifts, or just for fun! World-renowned origami author and artist Michael LaFosse provides easy-to-follow instructions along with clear illustrations that will have you folding origami models in no time.
Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to decorate your room or as a wonderful gift for mythology lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper in the kit already has printed patters so no paint or glue is required, just unpack and start folding right away!
This origami kit contains:
- 48 page, full color origami book
- Step-by-step directions
- Color diagrams and illustrations
- 25 fun origami projects
- 98 sheets of origami paper
- A variety of colors and patterns
Origami Fantastic Creatures is perfect for both home and school craft projects—as well as a wonderful gift for fantasy lovers.
Origami projects include:
- Phoenix
- Kraken
- Gargoyle
- Chinese Dragon
- Cyclops
- Loch Ness Monster
- And many more…
17. Creative Haven Floral Designs Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books)
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by: Jessica Mazurkiewicz Release date: Oct 24, 2012 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Fresh from a fantasy garden, these 31 full-page patterns feature lush roses, dozens of daffodils, sprays of poppies, butterfly-bedizened sunflowers, and clusters of water lilies and dragonflies. Each illustration includes a fanciful floral border. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Floral Designs and other Creative Haven® coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment.
18. My Big Book of Christmas Coloring, Songs & Activities: Holiday games, puzzles & activities for kids of all ages!
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by: Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team Release date: Sep 15, 2015 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
My Big Book of Christmas Coloring, Songs & Activities is filled with holiday games, puzzles, and activities for kids of all ages!
From word searches and crossword puzzles to holiday songs and recipes, My Big Book of Christmas Coloring, Songs & Activities is filled with activities for kids of all ages! Packed with 96 pages of holiday-themed projects, this book will keep kids entertained for the twelve days of Christmas and beyond. With tons of bright and colorful illustrations and plenty of Christmas cheer, My Big Book of Christmas Coloring, Songs & Activities is the perfect gift for kids to help build the excitement for the upcoming holiday season.
19. Kids’ Cute & Cuddly Coloring Book (Volume 1)
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by: Katia Pouleva, Middlemind Games Release date: Jul 11, 2012 Number of Pages: 124 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Mazes & Dot-to-DoMazes & Dot-to-Dots, Ages 6-9 (Just Puzzling!)
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by: Brighter Child Release date: Apr 02, 2012 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
21. Treasure Hunter’s Handbook
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by: Liza Gardner Walsh Release date: Aug 07, 2014 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
The following topics are covered, allowing for a wide range of activities for different ages and interests:
Myths and legends of buried pirate treasure.
Panning for gold: Panning for gold is making a comeback and is a great activity for kids.
Mining for minerals and gemstones: Provides some information about how and where to find Maine’s famous tourmaline and other gems.
Metal Detecting: Covers the basics of using a metal detector and tells some of the stories of amazing treasure found using this simple device.
Geocaching and letter boxing: Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting activity using GPS-enabled devices. Letter boxing is a low tech version that combines navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry.
Found treasures: Hunting for everyday treasures such as sea glass, sea shells, four-leaf clovers, arrowheads, and fossils.
22. Origami Playhouse: Fold, Play & Display!
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by: Huy Voun Lee Release date: Apr 14, 2015 Number of Pages: 60 Find in Library Read Review |
23. Cats & Kittens: Step-by-step Instructions for 26 Different Kitties (Learn to Draw)
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by: Diana Fisher Release date: Jan 01, 2004 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
‘Drawing is the cat’s meow! With the step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions and full-color illustrations, any cat-lover can learn to draw 26 different lifelike kitties of all shapes and sizes. As kids follow along with the clear illustrations, they’ll learn to develop their drawings from basic shapes to finished masterpieces. And fun facts about the featured breeds add extra entertainment value. With the award-winning Cats & Kittens, kids will be drawing their own cattery full of cats and kittens in no time at all!
24. Fun with Horseback Riding Stencils (Dover Stencils)
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by: John Green, Horses Release date: May 25, 2004 Number of Pages: 6 Find in Library Read Review |
25. Doodlers Anonymous Epic Coloring Book: An Extraordinary Mashup of Doodles and Drawings Begging to be Filled in with Color
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by: Rony Tako, Hugo Seijas Release date: Oct 13, 2015 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Doodlers Anonymous is the preeminent online home for creative inspiration, a vast resource of unconventional illustration art, and a platform for bringing exposure to both emerging and accomplished artists worldwide.
This book is made in the USA and printed on 100lb. Finch Opaque paper stock that is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. The book has printed inside covers and durable sewn binding, ensuring that the pages will lie flat for easy coloring.
26. Cars & Trucks: Step-by-step instructions for 28 different vehicles (Learn to Draw)
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by: Jeff Shelly Release date: Jan 01, 2004 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Start your engines! This award-winning book is the perfect choice for kids who want to learn how to draw all their favorite vehicles! Step-by-step, easy-to-follow illustrations guide kids through drawing 28 different cars and trucks of all shapes and sizes-starting with basic shapes and ending with lifelike finished drawings. Meanwhile, fun facts about the featured vehicles add extra entertainment value
27. Judy Moody’s Way Wacky Uber Awesome Book of More Fun Stuff to Do
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by: Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds Release date: Jan 26, 2010 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Have you ever played Mood Libs? How many fun facts do you know about chewing gum? Is your personality more like Judy’s or her brother Stink’s? From pranks to yoga poses, making paper snowflakes to matching up pet tracks, this book is bursting with quizzes, challenges, crafts, and other cool stuff. Get in the mood to:
* design your own T-shirt
* walk through a piece of paper
* invent your own board game
* find out what Judy Moody’s name is in other languages
* and lots more wack-tivities!
28. Paper Sumo
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by: COCHAE Release date: Oct 27, 2015 Number of Pages: 20 Find in Library Read Review |
29. Fun with Wildflowers Stencils (Dover Stencils)
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by: Paul E. Kennedy Release date: Aug 17, 1993 Number of Pages: 6 Find in Library Read Review |
30. Fantasy Art Coloring Book: Fairies, mermaids, dragons and more! By artist Molly Harrison
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by: Molly Harrison Release date: Jun 08, 2015 Number of Pages: 52 Find in Library Read Review |
Best Selling Books for 6 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Computers & Technology
Recommended Books for 6 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Computers & Technology
Best Selling Activities, Crafts & Games Books for:
- 3 Year Olds
- 4 Year Olds
- 5 Year Olds
- 6 Year Olds
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- 9 Year Olds
- 10 Year Olds
- 11 Year Olds
- 12 Year Olds
- Teen & Young Adults
- 7 Year Olds
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