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Klutz Activity Books

December 2, 2009 by Dawn

When holiday shopping for kids, there’s always the factor of finding something unique, and the nine to twelve year old set can often pose a challenge, but it’s always safe to check out the latest offerings from the kooky folks at Klutz. (And I say kooky with all due respect!) With a wide variety of activity books in their gift center, it’s difficult to not find something just right. As the mom of a nine year old boy, I have to say that two specific offerings stand out. Bonnie Burton brings us Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars– the must-have drawing guide for any true Star Wars fan, and Pat Murphy, along with the Scientists of Klutz Labs, presents Invasion of the Bristlesbots, with which kids can transform two toothbrush heads into robots.

Now, the very cool thing to this mom is that Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars presents the process of drawing in very logical and easy to follow steps, encouraging young artists to begin with stick figures, add in basic shapes next, and finish by finalizing the fine details. Translucent pages lay over familiar Clone Wars character images, ready to be traced for practice. Complete with sketching pencil, black marker, colored pencils and an eraser, kids have everything they need in way of tips and instruction as well as materials and tools. My own son is just beginning to show interest in the visual arts, so this book will fit perfectly in his stocking this year!

Want to get a sneak peek at the book? Check out the official product page, or watch the promotional video, which ends with a Yoda-esque declaration of how valuable this book could be to your own young jedi artist.

Now, two toothbrush heads and little colorful motors are the provided materials for the activities described in Invasion of the Bristlesbots, a truly unique activity book for kids. With a cool variety of suggestions for mazes, races, and even sumo wrestling, I picture this being a Klutz book that gets lots of action and laughs. I personally love the directions for using colored paper clips to transform the bristlebots into insects and spiders- something I can see my own son fiddling away with for long periods of time.

Check out their product page for more images, and even a little video of the bristlebots in action, just in case this whole wacky idea is difficult to imagine.

Jennifer reviewed the Encyclopedia of Immaturity Vol. 2 last month on 5 Minutes for Giveaways, and here’s a bit of what she had to say about it.

Immaturity_Vol2The Encyclopedia of Immaturity: Volume 2 is a lot of fun. While I initially thought that it was targeted right to boys (and immature can’t-grow-up men), my 11-year-old daughter found a lot to like in here, including how to make a diamond ring (dime-in-ring out of a dime and a dollar bill), hand faces, do some magic tricks and play the spoons.

It’s quite sturdy, with a canvasy cover, covered spiral and thick pages — designed to hold up to lots of use and abuse. Check out the page for the Basketball Egg Launch for a great example of what you can expect.

If you’re in the mood for some of Klutz’s other fun selections, you should know that you can receive 25% off your order when you sign up for the newsletter, and through December 3rd, you can get 20% off AND free shipping on orders over $40 (use discount code SHIP at checkout for standard U.S. shipping only), or use HOLIDAY25 through December 16 to receive 25% off your entire order.

Dawn loves the Klutz books, and not just because of the former childhood nickname coincidence. Follow her at my thoughts exactly, for more wackiness, cute kids, and book talk.

Jennifer’s parents favored the ironic “Grace” nickname, but she is also a huge fan of all things Klutz. She blogs at Snapshot.

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Two of you (U.S. residents) will win a set of all three titles, perfect to dole out at Christmas or upcoming birthdays or delight your own child.

Entries will be closed on December 8, and we will announce the winners on December 9. Please watch your email and check the site for your name, so that we can collect your shipping information and you can get your gift by Christmas.

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks.

Be sure you’ve entered all the giveaways in our 2009 Gift Guide and Giveaway event.

Filed Under: Children's Books, Dawn, Fun and Games, Gift Ideas, Learning Tagged With: Gift Guide

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Comments

  1. Debra F says

    December 6, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    My boys are huge Star Wars fans and would love this.

  2. Henrietta says

    December 6, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    Both my children would love these! Would love to win! Thanks!
    hensnest at windstream dot net

  3. Angel says

    December 6, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    My daughter would love these! Huge Star Wars fan!

  4. Jay R says

    December 7, 2009 at 1:41 am

    Looks like cute gifts!

  5. Deb K says

    December 7, 2009 at 2:55 am

    My Star Wars loving son would be over the moon if I were to win this!

  6. Erma says

    December 7, 2009 at 6:55 am

    My kids would love this.

  7. Diane Westerbeek says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:37 am

    Great books

  8. Diane F says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:40 am

    I would love to win this! My kids would love these! They love Klutz books!

  9. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Fun! This’d make a good gift for the nephews…

    Janemaritz at yahoo dot com

  10. Melissa McNicol says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:06 am

    I think this would really encourage my son artistically!

  11. Sue says

    December 7, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    My boys would LOVE this. Thanks~

  12. Kimberly says

    December 7, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    This would be perfect for my step brother. He is much younger and I barely know him, but I know that he likes action figures and drawing. 🙂
    kirbycolby at gmail dot com
    Thank you!

  13. Jammie says

    December 7, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    I love the Klutz books. They have some awesome ones. I would also like to get the balloon twisting book.

  14. Ed Nemmers says

    December 7, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    The “Immaturity” book looks intriguing!

  15. Angela Winesburg says

    December 7, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!

  16. Dana McGovern says

    December 7, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    OMG, not only my little boy would love the “Draw Stars Wars” book, but my hubby would love it too!! They are both Star Wars Fanatics and this is one Star Wars thing we don’t have.

  17. christopher h says

    December 7, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    a great set of books

  18. Sherri B. says

    December 7, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    Would love to win this for my son! Thanks for the chance!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

  19. Heather B says

    December 7, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    my son absolutely loves any and everything star wars!

  20. Katina S. says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Great prize to win.

  21. Lori says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    What a great selection! My son would love the Star Wars drawing book!

  22. Sheila Hickmon says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    My nephew would love this, he is a Star Wars fanatic! Thanks for the chance!

  23. Debbie H says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Kids would love this!!

  24. Paula H says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    My kids love Klutz books.

  25. Bambi M says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    These books would be awesome gifts, I know exactly who would get each one! 🙂

  26. Leslie D says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    I have two boys who would love these books!

  27. Maja Meza says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    my son would like it

  28. Jaylee says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I know a 7 year old boy who would love these!

  29. Jessica McKelvie says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    those look cool! hope I win!

  30. Bridget Combs says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    I love Klutz and these would be fantastic!

  31. Kellie Conklin says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    I love Klutz books and the Bristlebots is one I haven’t seen before! I love how these books appeal to everyone! thanks for the giveaway!

  32. Jessica says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:43 pm

    My son would love these. Klutz makes awesome stuff.

  33. Jacquelyn D. Cannon says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:49 pm

    I’d love to have these books for my daughter.

  34. Some Lucky Dog says

    December 8, 2009 at 12:11 am

    Our 9 year old grandson wuld love these!

  35. Kerri R says

    December 8, 2009 at 12:49 am

    Thse sound really great my nephew would enjoy these

  36. Janice says

    December 8, 2009 at 12:51 am

    My kids are mad for Star Wars!!

  37. Linda K. says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:04 am

    My grandson would have lots of fun with these.

  38. Pamela S says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:29 am

    My son and nephew would BOTH love the Star Wars book, and I’ve heard the Encyclopedia of Immaturity is hilarious. Thanks.

  39. Jay French says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:51 am

    Hmmm, I think I would look these over myself before giving to a child. I remember my first Klutz book, the juggling one.

  40. Chrysa says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:53 am

    Looks fun! Thanks for the giveaway!

  41. dawn says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:53 am

    My son would love this book. Thanks for the chance

    mightynaynay(at)cs.com

  42. Gianna says

    December 8, 2009 at 2:02 am

    Please enter me 🙂

  43. Kerrie Mayans says

    December 8, 2009 at 2:10 am

    My 10 year old would love the star wars book and the encyclopedia of immaturity. She has the first one and thinks it is great. I didn’t know there was a second one now.

  44. Carol Lawrence says

    December 8, 2009 at 2:18 am

    My grandson would like these books. I’m new to Klutz books but will be checking them out. [email protected]

  45. theodore esteghamat says

    December 8, 2009 at 2:28 am

    Count me in.

  46. Darcy B says

    December 8, 2009 at 2:49 am

    Yes please, I would love to have the Star Wars book for my son–he is obsessed with all things Star Wars!!
    [email protected]

  47. Michelle H. says

    December 8, 2009 at 2:58 am

    Two of my boys are huge Star Wars fans and they both love to draw, so this would be perfect for them.

  48. amy says

    December 8, 2009 at 6:50 am

    These would make wonderful Xmas presents!

  49. oneangel says

    December 8, 2009 at 7:04 am

    My nephew would love these-what a great surprise for him!

  50. Linda Howard says

    December 8, 2009 at 7:41 am

    I would love to win this for a friend. Please enter me. Thanks!

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