Best Activities, Crafts & Games Books for 4 Year Olds

Here are the top 30 activities, crafts & games books for 4 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. Presiona Aqui (Press Here Spanish language edition) (Spanish Edition)

by: Herve Tullet
Release date: Jul 25, 2012
Number of Pages: 56
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Press Here, the irrepressible New York Times bestseller, is now available in a Spanish language edition. With four starred reviews, a long-running spot as a New York Times bestseller, and appearances on almost every major “Best of Year” list, this remarkable book has won ardent fans everywhere with its simple but irresistible conceit: PRESS HERE on the yellow dot and watch the magic happen! Proving that the power of imagination trumps all technology and sophisticated language, this book’s compelling interactivity makes it perfect to read (and play!) in the multilingual home or classroom.
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Children’s Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Language Learning > Spanish

2. Children’s Book: Modes of Transportation: ABC Book of Rhymes (Book for kids) (Beginner readers-values-Funny-Rhymes-read along-series.) (Children’s Books with Good Values)

by: Yael RosenbergSarah MazorCherizar Graham
Release date: Jan 14, 2014
Number of Pages: 58
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** Full-Screen Colorful Display on all Kindle Devices / Apps **
— Entertain and Educate your Curious Child! —
The Modes of Transportation: ABC Book of Rhymes boasts of gorgeous images along with cute and fun rhymes that feature a variety of modes of transportation and the letter in the alphabet that they represent. This children’s rhyming picture book is appropriate for reading to preschool kids and for middle childhood aged children who can read themselves. This book is an excellent addition to children’s libraries, whether they are homeschooled or attend traditional educational institutions.

Modes of transportation in the modern world are for the most part efficient, fast, and reliable. But to this day versions of transportation apparatuses that are powered by human and animal energy, still serve humanity. In this Modes of Transportation: ABC Book of Rhymes the past and the present intermingle. From the Camel to the Ute, from the Stage Coach to the X’trapolis, from the Ornithopter to the Airplane, and from Zip?-Lines to Mountains Bikes, you’ll find them all here.

A bonus section is included in the back of the Kindle edition contains a bit of history and trivia about each of the featured transportation apparatus.

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Children’s Books > Cars, Trains & Things That Go

3. Sneak-a-Peek-a-boo! Where’s My Puppy?

by: Sarah Creese
Release date: Feb 01, 2011
Number of Pages: 10
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Bright and lively new series of lift-the-flap board books.

Sneak-a-peek-a-boo! are a fun new series of lift-the-flap board books. Follow the sweet, rhyming text as it asks you to find out where the kitten, puppy, bear and animal mom are hiding!

Each page encourages children to lift the flap and discover what is hiding beneath! A small cut-through hole gives a clue to what’s behind the flap and a small tab on the side of the flap helps little hands to easily lift the flap and find out!

Filled with bright, lively design and beautiful photographic images, Where’s My Kitten?, Where’s My Puppy?, Where’s My Bear? and Where’s My Mom? will engage and entertain children.

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Children’s Books > Animals > Dogs

4. Baby: Hide and Seek!

by: DK Publishing
Release date: Jan 16, 2012
Number of Pages: 16
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Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, these chunky board books are just right for babies who love to explore shape and texture.

  • Fun flaps, bright colors, and simple, bold designs will grab baby’s attention
  • Easy-grip tabs make it accessible for baby to hold and explore
  • Simple, playful text makes it easy for reading aloud
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Children’s Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Games

5. Chinese Opera Costumes Paper Dolls

by: Ming-Ju Sun
Release date: Jun 09, 1998
Number of Pages: 32
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A splendid collection of 2 figures and 16 dazzling costumes designed for traditional characters in Chinese opera. Includes a colorful set of trousers and long robe for the Monkey King, a lavishly embroidered costume for a high-ranking government official, and an exquisitely embellished floor-length robe for a noble young lady.
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Arts & Photography > Performing Arts

6. A Different Book

by: Delisa Jessica
Release date: Mar 09, 2014
Number of Pages: 36
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The kids book without pictures! Who says a kid’s book needs pictures to be fun?

A Different Book delivers a fun, colorful, interactive way to read a traditional book. The message is – it’s fun to be different. 

Beyond the message, you can also help your child learn to follow directions while reading the book in a unique way. It does get tricky, which is the fun part. The physical end of the book is really the middle and the end of the reading is found in the middle.  
*Spoiler alert * there is an upside down flip.

Check out the author’s page to see a video of a reading (just click on the author’s name under the title at the top of the page).
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Self-Esteem & Self-Respect

7. Tara’s Coloring Book

by: Jonathan LandawAndy WeberNigel Wellings
Release date: Jun 15, 1979
Number of Pages: 32
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A book of twelve exquisite line drawings of some of the most famous figures from Tibetan iconography. Shakyamuni Buddha, Chenrezig, Tara, Manjushri, and others are presented, together with scenes selected from their stories and explanation of their meaning. Detailed guidance is provided by the artists. A fine and fun learning and practice tool. For all ages.
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Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography

8. Rainy Day Fun

by: TCM
Release date: Nov 16, 2004
Number of Pages: 160
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Keep kids busy with creative things to do, crafts to make, and foods to cook. This book has been awarded the National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval.
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9. Lets Celebrate St Patricks Day

by: Peter Roop
Release date: Jan 22, 2003
Number of Pages: 32
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Examines the history, customs, and folklore of St. Patrick’s Day. Includes a craft, a recipe, and jokes and riddles.
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Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography

10. Mom And Me Have Fun Baking Thanksgiving Cupcakes (Thanksgiving Book For Children) (Children’s Cookbooks For Holidays And Celebrations 1)

by: Ntathu AllenRichie Williams
Release date: Nov 05, 2013
Number of Pages: 15
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THANKSGIVING CHILDREN’S COOKBOOK: Perfect for Cooking Thanksgiving Cupcakes With Your Young Children: Age: 6-8 Grade Level:1-3

How often do you spend time with your children, teaching them to cook and bake cakes?

Baking Thanksgiving cupcakes with mom is fun…A delightful story to share with young children as you celebrate the holiday season and have fun baking tasty Thanksgiving cupcakes to share with your family and, most important, discover the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Includes easy step-by-step instructions and kitchen safety rules to make your cupcakes. Delicious!

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Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography

11. Wise Words to Color: Inspiration to Live and Color By

by: Zoe IngramZoe Ingram
Release date: Apr 19, 2016
Number of Pages: 96
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Wise Words to Color offers a variety of Instagram-ready quotations and designs to color, guaranteed to inspire any recent graduate. With short words of advice from classic authors including Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman, this book is a keepsake just waiting for your creative touch. Printed on heavy stock with intricate black-and-white interiors and a distinctive uncoated cover with specs, this book is a beautiful gift—or a pick-me-up for yourself!

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Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Art > Drawing

12. Dorothy of Oz Paper Doll (Dover Little Activity Books)

by: Tom Tierney
Release date: Aug 28, 1992
Number of Pages: 8
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Recapture magical moments from L. Frank Baum’s popular Oz books by dressing the young adventuress from Kansas in 8 memorable costumes, among them outfits worn when she first arrived in Oz, visited the Emerald City, became a princess, entered the “glass city,” was a guest in Ozma’s palace and 3 others.
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Children’s Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Activity Books

13. Snakes Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Stained Glass Coloring Book)

by: John Green
Release date: Sep 14, 1994
Number of Pages: 8
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Striking portraits of a rock python, cobra, coral snake, copperhead, rattlesnake, smooth snake, and the garter snake.
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14. Peter Rabbit’s Easter Activity Book

by: Beatrix Potter
Release date: Mar 01, 1999
Number of Pages: 24
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A fun activity book packed with activities on an Easter theme. Children can decorate Easter eggs with the stickers provided and complete seasonal projects featuring Peter Rabbit and friends.
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Children’s Books > Animals > Farm Animals

15. Art Pocket Activity Fun and Games: Games and Puzzles, Fold-out Scenes, Patterned Paper, Stickers!

by: Ruth Thomson
Release date: Mar 01, 2014
Number of Pages: 96
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Pocket Activity Fun and Games books are miniature versions of the titles in Barron’s larger-format Creativity Books. The smaller size is perfect for keeping kids busy on trips when space is at a premium. Parents can simply stow a bunch of these little books in a bag and go! Features include:

  • Pages to color
  • Puzzles and mazes to solve
  • Stickers for decorating fold-out illustrations
  • Projects to construct
  • Games to play

    Like their larger counterparts, each title in Barron’s Pocket Activity Fun and Games series has a distinctive theme to capture the imaginations of boys and girls and illustrations on virtually every page. In Art Pocket Activity Fun and Games, kids can learn to draw a human face, change the expression on the Mona Lisa, color Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, and more!

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    16. Big Dump Truck Floor Puzzle Book

    by: Caterpillar
    Release date: Aug 18, 2005
    Number of Pages: 12
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    Big puzzle pieces in the pages of this book pop out to assemble into a picture of a big dump truck! Flip the pieces over to assemble a play mat that’s perfect for children to use with their own toy trucks and machines. It’s two puzzles in one for twice the fun!
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    17. A Book of Boxes

    by: Lura Mason
    Release date: Mar 16, 1989
    Number of Pages: 16
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    Seven “boxes” reveal a variety of treasures such as an Easter basket, treasure hunt game, magic card, and Christmas tree angel.
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    Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography

    18. Books for Kids: We Love Bears! Children’s Book of Fun, Fascinating Facts and Amazing Pictures: Picture Books for Children (Early and Beginner Readers)

    by: Ellie Potter
    Release date: Apr 20, 2015
    Number of Pages: 32
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    We Love Bears!

    We all love bears and we often assume we know all about them. The truth is our favorite animals are often misunderstood and there are lots of amazing and curious bear facts people don’t know or often forget.
    Did you know that…
    – Bears are amazing moms
    – Bears are really shy
    – Bears communicate
    – Polar bears can overheat

    Learn all this and so much more in this amazing picture book that is sure to capture the attention of young children and encourage them to learn and explore animals’ lives in the wild and in captivity! This educational kids book is truly a must have collection to any bookshelf, library, classroom or eBook reader.
    Primary school teacher and busy mom Ellie Potter believes strongly that the best way for children to learn new things is by playing games and having fun, but most importantly, by creating opportunities for them to use their imagination. Her commitment to education together with her extensive teaching exprience find expression in her informative and fun-filled Educational Animal Books Series.
    Scroll up, GRAB A COPY TODAY and curl up next to your little one for a short and sweet bedtime story. Don’t miss a wonderful opportunity to affirm your child’s natural compassion toward animals and teach them to appreciate the wonders of Mother Nature.

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    Children’s Books > Animals > Bears

    19. Fun with Desert Plants Stencils (Dover Little Activity Books)

    by: Paul E. Kennedy
    Release date: Aug 10, 1998
    Number of Pages: 6
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    Add an exotic touch to flat surfaces with 6 sturdy patterns of the Joshua tree, giant Saguaro cactus, century plant, Cholla cactus, barrel cactus, and lovely desert lily.
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    20. Invisible Irish Magic Picture Book (Dover Little Activity Books)

    by: Marty Noble
    Release date: Aug 09, 1999
    Number of Pages: 16
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    Sixteen illustrations feature “invisible” images of shamrocks, leprechauns, the Blarney Stone and more. Children simply rub with pencil tip and the image magically appears.
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    Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography

    21. Little Caribbean Girl Paper Doll (Dover Little Activity Books)

    by: Sylvia Walker
    Release date: Feb 05, 1993
    Number of Pages: 8
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    8 typical costumes: carnival outfits from Trinidad, Tobago and Port-of-Spain, Bahamian school uniform, four more. 1 paper doll and 8 full-color costume plates.
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    22. Little Scottish Girl Paper Doll (Dover Little Activity Books)

    by: Tom Tierney
    Release date: Feb 09, 1993
    Number of Pages: 8
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    Pretty little Highland lass comes with 8 full-color costumes, including a traditional gown of homespun and a plaid shawl in Mac Rae tartan, a bagpiper’s outfit in Ross tartan, an antique “arisard” — a long tunic girdled round the waist and worn by Hebridean ladies — and 5 other outfits.
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    23. Jeanine the Nurse Paper Doll (Dover Paper Dolls)

    by: Kathy Allert
    Release date: Sep 29, 2000
    Number of Pages: 8
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    Youngsters learn about the duties and costumes of a registered nurse as they play with a large-size paper doll and her wardrobe of 4 outfits: white slacks and top for the maternity ward; operating room scrubs, cap, and mask; traditional white uniform; and a flight nurse’s outfit for airlifting patients to hospitals.
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    Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Art

    24. Highlights Jumbo Book Of Travel Hp

    by: Jody Taylor
    Release date: May 01, 1996
    Number of Pages: 32
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    Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction
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    25. I Spy A Runaway Robot (I Spy, Tv Tie In)

    by: Dan Marzollo
    Release date: Aug 01, 2003
    Number of Pages: 24
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    Spyler and CeCe are the stars of the new I Spy TV show! This 8×8 TV tie-in book has both a fun story and an exciting I Spy game!

    Meet Spyler and CeCe. They love to play I spy!
    In this story, they want to build a robot to clean up their room. It’s time to play I spy!

    I spy a tin can, a light bulb for a head,
    two googly eyes, and a button that’s red!

    However, Spyler and CeCe are in for quite a surprise–their robot, Clankenspy, goes way too fast! So CeCe slows Clankenspy down. Spyler and CeCe clean up after their robot, cleaning their room in the process. And the very nice robot makes them tea and cookies.

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    Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction

    26. Jesus Saves! Take-Home Mini-Books, Grades PK – 2: His Life, His Love, His Promises, and Why Kids Can Trust Him

    by: Sandy Wardman
    Release date: May 15, 2007
    Number of Pages: 112
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    Have fun with faith using Jesus Saves! Take-Home Mini-Books for grades PK–2! This 112-page book features 12 interactive lessons, each with a related take-home mini-book that children create. Each lesson provides a fun, interactive warm-up, a craft, a puzzle activity, and a mini-devotional that helps teachers prepare their hearts for teaching the lesson.
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    Christian Books & Bibles > Education > Children & Teens

    27. Simon Says Moo like a Cow

    by: Sarah Vince
    Release date: Jul 03, 2012
    Number of Pages: 12
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    Simon Says is a series of fun mirror books for little ones.   

    Fold-out mirrors allow children to read the book while they copy all of the funny faces inside. Simple instructions guide parents and children through the book, and encourage them to join in the mirror fun. Fun illustrations will delight children and help them to match the silly faces and noises.

    Titles include Smile Like a Princess, Roar Like a Lion, Yee-haw Like a Cowboy, and Moo Like a Cow.

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    28. Simon Says Roar like a Lion

    by: Sarah Vince
    Release date: Jul 03, 2012
    Number of Pages: 12
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    Simon Says is a series of fun mirror books for little ones.   

    Fold-out mirrors allow children to read the book while they copy all of the funny faces inside. Simple instructions guide parents and children through the book, and encourage them to join in the mirror fun. Fun illustrations will delight children and help them to match the silly faces and noises.

    Titles include Smile Like a Princess, Roar Like a Lion, Yee-haw Like a Cowboy, and Moo Like a Cow.

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    29. Storytime Stretchers: Tongue Twisters, Choruses, Games, and Charades

    by: Naomi Baltuck
    Release date: May 09, 2007
    Number of Pages: 144
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    Whether you are working with preschoolers or high schoolers, a story stretcher is a great way to create immediate rapport with your audience and within your group. These “two-minute miracles” from storyteller Naomi Baltuck will have children and adults, singing, moving, laughing, and begging for more. For each stretcher, she has included music, hand motions, tips for telling, or other personal touches developed during the countless times she has used it to hold the attention of her audiences. Time lengths and target audiences are also included so that you can select the best stretchers for every situation. Naomi has gathered these gems from her own childhood, from other storytellers, as well as from her children who bring home new activities from camp. Tried and true, these stretchers are a wonderful way to bring together family, friends, classes, Scout troops, and audiences everywhere.
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    Arts & Photography > Music > Songbooks

    30. Teletubbies fun time coloring book

    by: go with the flo books
    Release date: Nov 25, 2015
    Number of Pages: 46
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    A selection of coloring and dot to dot pictures featuring the Teletubbies. This book is suitable for very young children and will stimulate them and give them hours of enjoyment.
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