If your kids' (or your) craftiness is a little less lesson-oriented, consider an origami book for rainy-day activities.
And even if your kids (or you) are neither crafty nor especially interested in art, I challenge you not to like The Art Fraud Detective by Anna Nilsen. A magnifying glass is attached to the beautiful book, which starts off as something like a Cyberchase episode, with a comic-book style two-page panel featuring a panicky call from the nightwatchman at the museum of art. Forgeries have been found in place of the museum's priceless paintings! It's up to readers (recommended for ages 7-10) to spot the differences and figure out which gang is responsible for which forgeries. Both of my kids and I have thoroughly enjoyed this gorgeous book - which is still in surprisingly good condition.Because of its engaging quality, portability, and durability (the original magnifying glass is still attached to ours!) it's an excellent book to pack in the car and definitely worth the space even if you're packing for a plane trip.
Happy reading, all summer long!
discuss ----> do your kids like books that include activities? do you?
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