Earth-Friendly Earth Day Crafts by Veronica Thompson
Published by Lerner Publications (Tm) on August 1st 2018
ISBN: 1541524209
Pages: 32
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 What better way to recognize Earth Day than using repurposed items for crafts and learning how to revamp everyday objects? This slim craft book (only 9 crafts are offered) starts with how to choose and clean reused materials, and a reminder to stay safe. The use of a blender, hot glue gun, and oven and several other tasks instruct the crafter to have adult assistance. The book also suggests using a little creativity to repurpose common items, such as plastic jugs, bags, and egg cartons. 

Each craft is described on a two or three-page spread with bright full-color photos for each step. Most have 3-7 steps.QR codes are included for each craft. These offer a few better photos for each craft but no additional instruction or ideas.

This “Green STEAM” book could be used in an Earth Day discussion to help describe the difference between repurposing, reusing, recycling and reducing materials.

Reviewed by Lynn Mayer, Old Town Elementary School, Old Town