Clever Crafts With Duct Tape (Clever Crafts With Everyday Things)($30.37Value)

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Calling all clever crafters! Get ready to transform duct tape into fun crafts. Turn duct tape into a colorful tote bag. Craft cute duct tape succulents. Build a duct tape checkerboard for endless games of checkers. What will you make? From glass jars to duct tape, cardboard to plastic bottles, this series introduces fun crafts using repurposed materials. Each title opens with a table of contents followed by instructions for how to prepare and to stay safe when crafting. A supply list is included for each of the activities, followed by both written and visual ­step-by-step ­instructions. Some crafts are practical, like "Friendship Soup" (Glass Jars), others are decorative, such as "S­neaker Safety Pin" (Plastic Bottles). Clever tips are peppered throughout: "Pieces of duct tape can be torn or cut off the roll. Cutting gives the piece clean, finished looking edges" (Duct Tape). The back matter contains a list of books and websites for further reading along with a section about the author. The crafts vary in difficulty, and should be read carefully before attempting, even with an adult present. VERDICT Fun crafts that reuse ­everyday items and make them new again. Great for older elementary and ­middle school age readers.--Hilary Tufo, Columbus Metro Library, OH "School Library Journal" Chelsey Luciow is an artist and creator. She loves reading with kids and believes books are magical. Chelsey lives in Minneapolis with her wife, their son, and dogs.