DOG CRAFTS

Gr 4-6 Peppy pooches and fetching felines decorate myriad objects in these two companion volumes in the excellent Kids Can Do It series Jewelry, place mats, toys, and a variety of decorative accessories for both pets and people are among the 17 projects in each volume Nicely designed, double-page spreads show the project step-by-step, each one clearly and succinctly described and illustrated with a color drawing The left margin is devoted to a picture of the finished product and a list of required materials, most of which (cardboard, yarn, glue, clay, paint) are readily available What's just as nice is the level of difficulty: middle-graders (and even some younger children) who like crafts can easily handle most of the projects on their own, though Hendry does occasionally suggest an adult's assistance for safety reasons Stephanie Zvirin Author: Hendry, Linda,