My kids love to color and to play around with activity books. Since summer is here with a bang we thought that we would share with you some top activity books to keep kids happy, safe, and busy. These are great for road trips, grandparent’s houses, a dinner out, or even just because! And anything by Dover? Buy it! My kids are never more quiet then when they are playing with their paper dolls, coloring books, or activity kits. Plus they are really affordable.
Maisy at the Beach: A Sticker Book by Lucy Cousins
Help Maisy and company collect shells, build a sand castle, and feast on tasty treats as they spend a day by the seaside. $4.99 (Paperback), Ages 2 to 5, 16 pages Amazon.com
Where’s Waldo? The Search for the Lost Things by Martin Hanford
It’s a crazy compendium of puzzles! Hands-on games and teasers keep readers busy while Waldo and friends hunt for their own missing things. $12.99 (Paperback), Ages 5 Months to 7 Years, 112 pages Amazon.com
American Family Paper Dolls
This paper doll set provides hours of fun. Grandpa, Grandma, Father, Mother, Big brother, big sister, little sister, and little brother all make for a happy colonial family complete with four clothing items each. From regal gowns to farm clothing, your children will learn history while playing. My children have this set and many others and enjoy playing with them for hours at a time. $6.95 at Amazon.com
Illusionology The Secret Science of Magic by Albert Schafer, edited by Emily Hawkins
Can you trust your eyes? The newest discovery in the ‘Ology series amazes and thrills as the closest secrets of illusionologists are revealed! Kids will love flipping through the pages and having their eyes opened to mystery and magic. $13.59 on sale now (Hardcover), Ages 8 and Up, 32 Pages Amazon.com
Big Book of Horses
My kids love to color and if I get one hundred and sixty pages of coloring time??? That’s a bonus! They are happy and mama is happy because they are busy on a road trip coloring away. Dover coloring books are affordable and this big book of horse coloring pages is just awesome! $8.00 at Amazon.com
My Little Kitchen Sticker Book
This fun sticker book allows children to create different kitchen scenes all in one book with no mess at all! Thirty five stickers and cute kids complete this book. Ages four and up. $2.74 Amazon.com
Happy Summer! Tell us your kids favorite activity books.
