Here are the top 30 bestselling activities, crafts & games books for 8 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. Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit
by: Pat Murphy and the Scientists of Klutz Labs Release date: Jan 27, 2015 Number of Pages: 68 Find in Library Read Review |
Our book includes 33 special LEGO elements that combine with basic bricks from your collection to make your machines go. But don’t worry that you won’t have the right bricks; we worked with the folks at LEGO to make sure you’ll need only the most common bricks, and that there are plenty of substitutes. The result is a chain reaction of fun, as one thing leads to another? and another? and another.
Comes with: 78 page book, 33 LEGO elements, 6 LEGO balls, 6 feet of string, 8 paper ramps, 2 paper pop-up signs, 1 paper funnel ramp, 1 paper flag, 1 paper bucket, 1 platform
2. Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book
by: Johanna Basford Release date: Mar 26, 2013 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Experience the phenomenon that has sold 11 million copies worldwide and launched the coloring craze for adults.
This beautiful and interactive coloring book features delicate and highly detailed pen-and-ink illustrations—all waiting to be brought to life with color. As added entertainment, tiny garden creatures are hidden on the pages, waiting to be found, and a key and index are included in the back. The book’s cover and jacket are also colorable.
Appealing to all ages, SECRET GARDEN is the original and first book by Johanna Basford.
3. Klutz Stencil Art Book Kit
by: The Editors of Klutz Release date: Aug 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
4. LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
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. Color Me Calm: 100 Coloring Templates for Meditation and Relaxation (A Zen Coloring Book)
by: Lacy Mucklow, Angela Porter Release date: Oct 27, 2014 Number of Pages: 208 Find in Library Read Review |
Our lives become busier with each passing day, and as technology escalates, so does our access to work, obligations, and stress. Constant stimulation and expectation have left us burnt out and distanced from the present moment. “Now” has become something that happens online, not in the space and time that we physically occupy. Color Me Calm is a guided coloring book designed for harried adults. Art therapist Lacy Mucklow and artist Angela Porter offer up 100 coloring templates all designed to help you get coloring and get relaxed. Organized into seven therapeutically-themed chapters including Mandalas, Water Scenes, Wooded Scenes, Geometric Patterns, Flora & Fauna, Natural Patterns, and Spirituality – the book examines the benefits of putting pencil to paper and offers adults an opportunity to channel their anxiety into satisfying, creative accomplishment. Part of the international bestselling Color Me series, Color Me Calm is the perfect way step back from the stress of everyday life, color, and relax!
Don’t forget to try Color Me Happy and Color Me Stress-Free!
6. Color Me Happy: 100 Coloring Templates That Will Make You Smile (A Zen Coloring Book)
by: Lacy Mucklow, Angela Porter Release date: Oct 27, 2014 Number of Pages: 208 Find in Library Read Review |
With each development in technology, our lives become more complicated. We move through our days in a blur of emails, text messages, and social networking. This non-stop stimulation has left us stressed-out and distanced from the joys of the present moment. Art therapist Lacy Mucklow and artist Angela Porter offer a simple and satisfying solution to this disconnect from reality. Featuring over 100 joyful coloring templates, Color Me Happy is a guided coloring book designed for busy adults. Organized into therapeutically-themed chapters, this book examines the benefits of putting pencil to paper and offers adults an opportunity to channel their anxiety into joyful creative accomplishment. Part of the international bestselling Color Me series, Color Me Happy is the perfect way to step back from the chaos of everyday life, color, and feel happy!
Don’t forget to try Color Me Calm and Color Me Stress-Free!
7. Easy Carpentry Projects for Children (Dover Children’s Activity Books)
by: Jerome E. Leavitt Release date: Apr 01, 1986 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
“All projects have been pretested for school use and are suitable for youngsters.” — Bulletin of National Association of Secondary School Principals.
What better way to learn than by doing? This thoughtfully conceived woodworking primer by educator Jerome E. Leavitt makes learning basic carpentry skills enjoyable and rewarding for boys and girls ages 8 and up. With special sections on basic hand tools, squaring a block of wood, and wood finishing, this unique how-to book presents step-by-step instructions for making 15 popular wooden items — all scaled to the beginner’s capabilities: Sailboat, Clock Shelf, Bird Feeder, Candlesticks, Hot Dish Coaster, Towel Holder, Steamboat, Cart, Toy Sled , Birdhouse for a Wren, Book Rack, Shoeshine Kit, Table Lamp, Flower Box, and Tie Rack.
Carefully planned to appeal to young woodworkers, each project includes clear, simple directions, enhanced by clean, accurate diagrams and attractive line drawings. New carpenters will beam with pride and accomplishment at having constructed useful, tangible objects to keep or to give as presents to parents or friends.
8. Klutz Star Wars Thumb Doodles Book Kit
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)
9. Dover Creative Haven Art Nouveau Animal Designs Coloring Book (Adult Coloring)
by: Marty Noble, Creative Haven Release date: Feb 21, 2013 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
10. Creative Haven Country Scenes Coloring Book (Adult Coloring)
by: Dot Barlowe, Creative Haven Release date: Mar 19, 2014 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Idyllic and beautiful scenes in the tradition of Currier & Ives’ famous prints offer 31 full-page drawings of barns, meadows, covered bridges, birds, and other familiar sights of rural life. Relaxing and peaceful country images are printed on only one side of perforated white paper for easy removal and display of finished pieces. The designs are perfect for markers, crayons, watercolor pencils, and other media. Specially designed for the experienced colorist, Country Scenes and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Previously published as Country Scenes to Paint or Color.
11. Creative Haven Whimsical Gardens Coloring Book (Adult Coloring)
by: Alexandra Cowell Release date: Apr 22, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
12. 882 1/2 Amazing Answers to Your Questions About the Titanic
by: Hugh Brewster, Laurie Coulter, Ken Marschall Release date: Feb 01, 1999 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Here is the one book with all of the answers to your questions about the TITANIC! This is the heart-stopping story about the legendary ship–from the building,
maiden voyage, and tragic sinking, to its high-tech discovery on the ocean floor. Special features include the making of the James Cameron movie, true-or-false
quizzes, and real-life stories of the young people who sailed on the fateful journey. Illustrated with dozens of paintings, diagrams, and rare photographs.
13. How to Code in 10 Easy Lessons: Learn how to design and code your very own computer game (Super Skills)
by: Sean McManus Release date: Oct 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Learn how to code in 10 easy lessons, and become a computer pro in no time!
From writing simple coding instructions using Scratch software, to learning the coding skills to create your own computer game and even design your own website, this book leads the way. By breaking this daunting subject down into the 10 “super skills” needed, young readers can get familiar with computer coding and build on their skills as they progress through the book. Starting off with a short introduction that poses the question, “What is coding?,” the super skills of coding then explains how to use Scratch coding software to give coding instructions, write simple code, and use loops; debug and fix code; and use coding knowledge to create a simple computer game and a webpage using simple HTML. With easy-to-follow explanations accompanied by clear, step-by-step graphics throughout, this is a great first coding book for middle-school children, ages 8+ interested in learning about computer science and web design.
14. Creative Coloring Inspirations: Art Activity Pages to Relax and Enjoy!
by: Valentina Harper Release date: Sep 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 72 Find in Library Read Review |
15. Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids: Family-Friendly Projects for Exploring and Teaching Math, Science, History, and Culture Through Creative Building (Hands-On Family)
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!
16. Just Mom and Me (American Girl) (American Girl Library)
by: American Girl Editors Release date: Mar 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
17. Fanciful Faces Coloring Book (Creative Haven)
by: Miryam Adatto, Creative Haven Release date: Jul 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Faces are the focus of this adult coloring book of more than 30 full-page portraits. Dreamlike visions of fantasy ladies feature elaborate halos of flowers, birds, hearts, geometrics, and other closely intertwined figures and shapes. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Fanciful Faces and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
18. David Bowie: Starman: A Coloring Book
by: Laura Coulman, Coco Balderrama Release date: May 10, 2016 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Whether posing as an electrifying alien rock god or a thin white duke, Bowie’s career is a veritable kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors, styles and sounds. From Aladdin Sane to Ziggy Stardust, from Goblin King to China boy, from sharp-suited aristocrat to androgynous bohemian Queen, Starman collects black-and-white sketches of his most iconic looks, stardusted visions and stylistic moments. Filled with quotes, facts and memories of Bowie from those who knew him best, David Bowie: Starman offers a uniquely creative way to remember the Starman and his incredible life on Earth ? essential reading for fans of every generation.
19. Tangle Art and Drawing Games for Kids: A Silly Book for Creative and Visual Thinking
by: Jeanette Nyberg Release date: Apr 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
Tangle Art and Drawing Games for Kids is perfect for families who want to sneak a little more creativity into their lives and have fun doing it. It’s about exploring, experimenting, and getting lost in creativity. It’s not focused on goals, but on enjoying the process.
Professional artist Jeanette Nyberg brings to life 46 drawing games that offer playful, easy ways to get a pen moving across a page, help keep the mind focused, and provide hours of edifying entertainment. Move through the book at your own pace. Start with basic drawing games, followed by a section of activities that can be done with friends, then work with some mixed-media activities, and end with awesome tangle art games. Each activity includes ideas for how to “Make it Silly,” and ways to vary the themes so you can play the games over and over.
Families will make exciting discoveries, find creative ways to spend their time, master visual and manual skills, and most importantly, have fun!
20. Creative Haven NatureScapes Coloring Book (Adult Coloring)
by: Patricia J. Wynne, Creative Haven Release date: Jan 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Seashells on the sand, peacocks in flowering magnolia trees, and butterfly fish in elkhorn coral. Thirty-one original designs present spectacular combinations of natural elements — from flora to fauna — in eye-opening, full-page patterns. Illustrations are printed on only one side of the perforated pages for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, NatureScapes and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Previously published as NatureScapes.
21. Creative Haven Steampunk Fashions Coloring Book (Adult Coloring)
by: Marty Noble Release date: Aug 19, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Based on fashions from steampunk literature, these 31 original designs combine Victorian-era clothing with goggles, clocks, and other technological accessories. The illustrations’ intricacy and post-apocalyptic air offer mature colorists creatively challenging and unique coloring experiences. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Steampunk Fashions and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
22. Creative Haven Vintage Christmas Greetings Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books)
by: Marty Noble Release date: Jul 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Derived from rare sources, 31 timeless images re-create authentic holiday greeting cards featuring smiling Santas, cherubic children, decorated trees, snowy scenes, and other traditional motifs. Previously published as Vintage Christmas Greetings Coloring Book.
23. The Boys’ Book: How to Be the Best at Everything
by: Dominique Enright, Guy MacDonald, Nikalas Catlow Release date: Sep 01, 2007 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
How to do almost anything in one handy book.
Found yourself in a sticky situation? Inside you’ll learn how to escape quicksand (p. 40), build a raft (p.41), start a survival fire (p.99), or fly a helicopter (p. 11).
Want to impress your friends? Now you can rip a phonebook in half (p. 35), hypnotize a chicken (p. 56), or read their minds (p. 73).
Boring Saturday afternoon? Not anymore when you find out how to make a waterbomb (p. 79), a boomerang (p. 95), or a volcano (p. 88).
And loads of other keen things you need to know how to do!
24. Creative Haven Winter Scenes Coloring Book (Adult Coloring)
by: Marty Noble Release date: Jul 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
25. Day of the Dead Coloring Book (Coloring Is Fun)
by: Thaneeya McArdle Release date: Oct 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 72 Find in Library Read Review |
26. Dover Creative Haven Mehndi Designs Coloring Book (Adult Coloring)
by: Marty Noble, Creative Haven Release date: Feb 21, 2013 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Exotic birds and butterflies, hypnotic paisley prints, and flowers galore — these mehndi designs offer colorists an array of exciting challenges. Derived from the ancient art of henna body painting, 31 striking patterns are based on authentic Indian, African, and Middle Eastern sources. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Mehndi Designs and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
27. Creative Haven Designer Desserts Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books)
by: Eileen Rudisill Miller, Creative Haven Release date: Apr 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
The popularity of television shows such as Cake Boss, Ace of Cakes, and Cupcake Wars attests to a widespread fascination with perfectly decorated desserts. More than 30 original, mouthwatering cake and cupcake designs let everyone join in the fun. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Designer Desserts and other Creative Haven® coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment.
28. Coloring DC: Batman-Hush Vol. 1 (Dc Comics Coloring Book)
by: Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee Release date: Mar 08, 2016 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
COLORING DC: BATMAN HUSH VOL. 1 collects the opening chapters of “Batman: Hush,” from BATMAN #608-611 and a story from WIZARD #0, all featuring spectacular artwork by Lee and Scott Williams!
29. Creative Haven Christmas Mandalas Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books)
by: Marty Noble Release date: Jul 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
30. Thanksgiving Activity Book
by: Karl Jones, Joey Chou Release date: Aug 11, 2015 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
Best Selling Books for 8 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- 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
- Children’s Cookbooks
Recommended Books for 8 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- 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
- Children’s Cookbooks
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- 3 Year Olds
- 4 Year Olds
- 5 Year Olds
- 6 Year Olds
- 8 Year Olds
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- 10 Year Olds
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- 12 Year Olds
- Teen & Young Adults
- 7 Year Olds
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- Teen & Young Adults
- 7 Year Olds
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