Disclosure: I was sent review copies from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
The temperatures are dropping, the days are short, and before you know it, you'll be hearing those two magical words: Snow Day! While a little outside time is great, we all need ways to keep the kids engaged, quiet, and happy when they are stuck inside, whether they're resting on the couch with a winter cold or just looking for a fun break from the screens. This year, ditch the standard tablet time and stock up on these fantastic activity, puzzle, and craft books from Workman Publishing! They are perfect for solo play, quiet time, and are guaranteed to keep those hands and minds busy all season long.
Puzzle Masters: Mystery, Math, and Mind Games
These books are perfect for the kids who love a good challenge and using their detective skills!
1. Cluedle: The Case of Rudolph's Revenge by Hartigan Browne
The Review: This is an absolutely hilarious and festive holiday mystery that kids will love to solve! The format is brilliant: each page gives a clue, and kids must use deductive reasoning, spot the differences, and follow leads to figure out the culprit behind the reindeer drama. It’s a wonderful way to work on logic skills while enjoying a fun, seasonal story.
2. Cluedle: The Case of Dumpleton Diamond by Hartigan Browne
The Review: Another installment in the brilliant Cluedle series! This one sends kids on a high-stakes investigation to find a stolen jewel. With its engaging illustrations and clever puzzles, it truly makes the reader feel like a detective. It’s perfect for the 8–12 age range and offers hours of screen-free, brain-boosting fun.
3. Mega Math Maze: A Multiplication Adventure by Kjartan Poskitt
The Review: Math practice doesn't have to be a chore! This book turns multiplication into an epic, challenging maze adventure. Kids have to solve problems to find their way through the puzzles. It's cleverly designed to reinforce multiplication tables in a way that feels like a game, making it a great tool for those who need a little extra practice but love puzzles.
Sticker & Art Fun: Creativity and Quiet Focus
Nothing beats a good activity book for focused, quiet play—especially when a child needs to rest up.
4. Unauthorized Wickedly Popular 1,600 Swankified Stickers by Workman Publishing
The Review: If your kid is sticker-obsessed, this is the book you need! Packed with 1,600 colorful, fun, and pop-culture-inspired stickers, it provides endless creative opportunities for decorating notebooks, making cards, or just filling up a sticker collage. It's a great little stocking stuffer or an easy activity to pull out when boredom strikes.
5. The Adventure of You!: How to Write, Draw, and Star in Your Own Comics by Ellen Forney
The Review: This is an amazing book for the budding storyteller or artist. Award-winning cartoonist Ellen Forney provides fun, accessible lessons on everything from creating characters and drawing expressions to designing panels and writing dialogue. It's an empowering, step-by-step guide that helps kids build confidence in their own creative voice!
6. Eye Like Christmas 400 Reusable Stickers
The Review: Perfect for making holiday cards, decorating a winter scene, or just peeling and sticking! This book contains 400 high-quality, reusable stickers featuring classic Christmas themes. Because they are reusable, kids can stick them to smooth surfaces like windows or mirrors and play with the scenes over and over again.
Learning Through Art: Sticker by Number Magic
The Paint by Sticker and Learn by Sticker books are hands-down my favorite for quiet, engaging activities. They produce beautiful, frame-worthy results with zero mess!
7. Multiplication Learn by Sticker
The Review: This innovative book combines the satisfying fun of placing stickers with the foundational practice of multiplication. Kids solve a simple multiplication problem, then find the corresponding answer sticker to place on the puzzle grid. As the stickers fill the page, a complete picture is revealed. It’s fantastic for learning and keeps kids focused!
8. Paint by Sticker Kids: Holly Jolly Christmas
The Review: Geared toward younger kids (5+), this book lets them create vibrant Christmas pictures using geometric stickers. It’s essentially a low-mess version of a paint-by-number but using stickers! The finished pictures are always surprisingly detailed and a wonderful confidence booster for little artists.
9. Paint by Sticker Kids: Christmas
The Review: Similar to the Holly Jolly version, this book is filled with beautiful, holiday-themed sticker mosaics. The process is incredibly calming and meditative, making it the ultimate quiet-time activity for a cold afternoon or when a child needs to wind down.
Craft & Build: Hands-On Winter Projects
Get those hands busy with these fun, constructive craft kits disguised as books!
10. Paperfold Sea Creatures: 10 Amazing Punch Out and Fold Paper Animals by Megan Montague Cash
The Review: This book takes the fun of paper crafts to the next level. It contains ten beautifully illustrated, perforated sheets that kids can easily punch out, fold, and assemble into amazing 3D sea creatures like sharks and whales. It's a great activity for developing fine motor skills and following directions, resulting in awesome models they can keep!
11. Turn This Book Into a Bird Feeder by Lynn Brunelle
The Review: How cool is this?! This is an all-in-one craft kit that transforms the book itself into a fully functional, all-weather bird feeder! The pages are made of heavy-duty, punch-out parts. It’s a brilliant way to encourage crafting, engineering, and appreciation for nature, even in the cold winter months.
Which of these fun, hands-on activity books will you be adding to your "Snow Day Survival Kit?" Let me know in the comments section below.
Disclosure: I was sent review copies from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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