Here are our favorite creative activity books for kids and families! Explore, tinker, and create with these fun books.
Updated April 2024
Looking for some inspiration when it comes to making art at home? Tired of scrolling through pinterest trying to find creative activities for your kids? We’ve got just what you need!
The Artful Age
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Here are our favorite activity books for kids and families, guaranteed to provide you with tons of fun and easy activities related to art, science, and more! Some are written by friends of the blog and others are personal favorites of ours.
Activity Books for Kids and Families
(This is an affiliate link, so we may earn a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra.)TinkerLab: A Hands-On Guide for Little Inventors
By Rachelle Doorley of TinkerLab
This Book was a Tree: Ideas, Adventures and Inspiration for Rediscovering the Natural World
By Marcie Chambers Cuff
101 Kids Activities that are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!
By Holly Homer and Rachel Miller of Kids Activities Blog
My First Bird Book and Bird Feeder
By Sharon Lovejoy
Dad’s Book of Awesome Science Experiments
By Mike Adamick
Art Workshop for Children
By Barbara Rucci of ARTBAR
Drawing Workshop for Kids: Process Art Experiences for Building Creativity and Confidence
by Samara Caughey of Purple Twig
Collage Workshop for Kids: Rip, Snip, Cut, and Create with Inspiration from The Eric Carle Museum
by Shannon Merenstein
Stitch + String Lab for Kids: 40+ Creative Projects to Sew, Embroider, Weave, Wrap, and Tie
By Cassie Stephens
Easy Paper Projects: 60 Crafts You Can Wear, Gift, Use, and Admire
By Maggy Woodley of Red Ted Art
Cardboard Creations: Open-Ended Exploration with Recycled Materials
By Barbara Rucci of ARTBAR
The Artful Age: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family’s Life with Art and Creativity
by our founder, Jean Van’t Hul
Invitation to Draw: 99 Drawing Prompts to Inspire Kids’ Creativity
by Jean Van’t Hul
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