70+ Crafts Inspired by Your Favorite Children’s Books
Published:
September 23, 2019
Contributor:
Annette Breedlove
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As a mom, I am always looking for ways to add some learning and education to everyday life. I love that as a homeschool mom, I can control and help navigate these waters a little more. One of those ways is cultivating a love of reading in my children. Honestly, I have never been a big reader. Since college, I have read one series and maybe a handful of other books. I just fall asleep!
However, my kids are still young and can take it. So I have been looking for ways to make them more keen to listening to read alouds or help them retain the information they read on their own. And a few weeks ago, it hit me…crafts. Yes, I know, I loathe doing crafts and most of the time I will steer clear, but there’s just something about celebrating the end of a book with a connected craft that makes me smile!
Of course, as I began to search for some amazing crafts to go along with our favorite books, there are literally hundreds of options! I was so impressed, but completely overwhelmed at the same time. So I have chosen some of our favorite books and crafts to share with you today.
And what I love about most of these crafts is that they can be made with common materials you might often find in your home. That saves you a trip to the store and some extra stress too.
Do your kids have some favorite books? Your little ones will love these creations of their favorites!
Corduroy the Bear Craft | Sugar Spice and Glitter
Put Me in the Zoo Paper Plate Children’s Book Craft | Surviving a Teacher’s Salary
Pancake Paper Plate Craft (If You Give a Pig a Pancake) | Little Pinch of Perfect
Fidgety Fish Puppet Craft | The Inspiration Edit
Paper Plate Muffin Kid Craft (If You Give a Moose a Muffin) | Glued to My Crafts
If You Give a Dog a Donut Book Craft | Frogs Tails and Puppy Dog Tails
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Craft | The Crafting Chicks
Create Your Own Toy Like Piggie’s (I Love My New Toy by Mo Willems) | Play Dr Mom
Mouse Puppet Craft (If You Give a Mouse a Cookie) | Kathy’s Art Project Ideas
Constellation Glow Jar (Goodnight Moon) | Design Mom
Rainbow Fish Suncatcher | Mrs. T’s First Grade Class
Kids Craft Elmer Elephant | Chesire Mum
Sponge Painting Elmer Elephant | Buggy and Buddy
Super Cute Paper Plate Fish Craft for Kids (The Rainbow Fish) | Natural Beach Living
Paper Plate Corduroy Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Paper Plate Taco Craft (Dragons Love Tacos) | Glued to My Crafts
Pigeon Paper Plate Craft (Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus) | A Little Pinch of Perfect
Dancing Giraffe Wall Art (Giraffe’s Can’t Dance) | Arty Craftsy Mom
Toilet Paper Roll Stars (How to Catch a Star) | In the Playroom
Paper Plate Clifford the Big Red Dog | Crafty Morning
Narwhal and Jelly Paper Plate Crafts | Crafts on Sea
Paper Plate Chick (There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick!) | Glued to My Crafts
Go, Dog, Go Paper Plate Crafts | Glued to My Crafts
Corduroy
Elmer 10 book Collection SetDragons Love TacosI Love My New Toy!If You Give a Moose a MuffinPut Me in the Zoo
Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts
Very Hungry Caterpillar Painting | Lil’ Scholars University
Popsicle Stick Colorful Caterpillar Craft | Crafts 4 Toddlers
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft Using Sponge Painting | Buggy and Buddy
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppets | Read and Create
3D Paper Caterpillar Craft with Template | Easy Peasy and Fun
Very Hungry Caterpillar Headband | Libraryland
FREE Printables and Unit Studies for Eric Carle’s Books
More Eric Carle Book Inspired Crafts
Eric Carle Inspired Firefly Suncatcher Craft (The Very Lonely Firefly) | I Heart Arts n Crafts
Colorful Chameleons (The Mixed Up Chameleon) | Tippytoe Crafts
Flower Potato Stamping Craft (The Tiny Seed) | A Little Pinch of Perfect
Eric Carle Inspired Glow In The Dark Handprint Firefly (The Very Lonely Firefly) | I Heart Arts n Crafts
Eric Carle Inspired Lady Bug Craft (The Grouchy Ladybug) | I Heart Crafty Things
Eric Carle Paper Plate Cricket – Kids Craft (The Very Quiet Cricket) | Glued to My Crafts
The Grouchy Ladybug Handprint Craft (The Grouchy Ladybug) | A Little Pinch of Perfect
Ink Blot Cloud Shapes Craft (Little Cloud) | Teach Beside Me
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Crafts
Mini “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” Trees | The Crafting Chicks
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Tree | School Time Snippets
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Craft | Toddler Approved
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Tree Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
The Very Hungry CaterpillarThe Grouchy LadybugThe Mixed-Up Chameleon Board BookThe Tiny SeedThe Very Lonely Firefly board bookThe Very Quiet Cricket Board Book
Crafts for Upper Elementary Books
Chester the Raccoon Paper Plate Craft (The Kissing Hand) | Simply Kinder
Paper Plate Spaghetti (Spaghetti with the Yeti) | Glued to My Crafts
Emeraldalicious Sparkle Wand Nature Craft | A Little Pinch of Perfect
M is for Madeline Craft | Sugar Spice and Glitter
Blueberries for Sal Craft | Heart of Deborah
Where the Wild Things Are Craft | Matsutake
Cow Paper Plate Mask (Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type) | Simply Today Life
Handprint Family Tree (The Giving Tree) | Read and Create
Cat in the Hat Toilet Paper Roll Craft | Planning Playtime
3 Fun Lorax Crafts | Lalymom
Knuffle Bunny Storytime Craft | CampClem
Chester the Raccoon Envelope Puppet Craft (The Kissing Hand) | A Dab of Glue Will Do
Paper Plate Max (Where the Wild Things Are) | Glued to My Crafts
Pete the Cat Crafts
Popsicle Stick Groovy Buttons Crafts | Glued to My Crafts
Pete the Cat Face with Popsicle Stick | Surviving a Teacher’s Salary
Cotton Pad Cupcakes | Glued to My Crafts
Popsicle Stick Pete Cat Puppet | Glued to My Crafts
Pete The Cat Paper Plate Craft: Four Groovy Buttons | Surviving a Teacher’s Salary
Pete the Cat Magical Sunglasses Craft | Sight and Sound Reading
Paper Plate Button Craft | Glued to My Crafts
Pete the Cat Paper Bag Puppet | Pre-K Pages
Rocking in My School Shoes Craft |The Chirping Mom
Paper Plate Pilgrim Cat | Glued to My Crafts
Paper Plate Mayflower Thanksgiving Craft with Pet the Cat | A Little Pinch of Perfect
Five Little Pumpkins | Glued to My Crafts
K-cup Pete the Cat Craft | Artsy Momma
Pete the Cat DIY Shoes Tutorial | Surviving a Teacher’s Salary
The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series)Spaghetti with the Yeti[SPAGHETTI W/THE YETI][Paperback]Fancy NancyEmeraldalicious (Pinkalicious)Blueberries for SalWhere the Wild Things AreThe Giving TreeKnuffle Bunny: A Cautionary TalePete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
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Annette Breedlove
Annette has been married to her husband and best friend since 2003. Together they are raising their six children to follow the Lord’s will, no matter what. Annette longs for the day when she will meet her angel babies who have entered heaven before her. She enjoys creating UNIT STUDIES and FREE PRINTABLES for homeschool families. You can follow her crazy life at In All You Do where she blogs about homeschooling, homemaking and marriage while trying to maintain her sanity. She is also the owner of Thrifty Homeschoolers where she shares her tips on homeschooling without breaking the bank.
