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Children's Activities

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Papertoy Monsters: Make Your Very Own Amazing Papertoys!
by Brian Castleforte
Staff Pick
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List Price $16.95
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LEGO Star Wars Brickmaster
by DK Publishing
Staff Pick
LEGO and Star Wars together? Perfect! Not only do you get detailed instructions on how to build eight exclusive models, you also get 240 bricks and two action figures. Follow the instructions or build your own. Either way, there are hours of fun ahead!... (read more)

Your price: $29.99
New - Hardcover

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Kid Made Modern
by Todd Oldham
Staff Pick
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by Ken Denmead
Staff Pick
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How to Cook the Perfect Day
by Nikki McClure
Staff Pick
Equal parts art book and recipe collection, this darling volume is everything you'd expect from the lovely Nikki McClure. Featuring her iconic paper-cut illustrations along with simple recipes, the artist's rendition of her "perfect food day" will... (read more)

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The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family
by Ken Denmead
Staff Pick
The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun practically makes fun happen just by existing — and not just on weekends and not just for dads. This book contains unlimited inspiration for any level of handy parent to while away innumerable hours doing nerdy... (read more)

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Scribbles: A Really Giant Drawing and Coloring Book
by Taro Gomi
Staff Pick
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The Big Book of Boy Stuff
by Bart King
Staff Pick
This book is such a hit we can hardly keep it in stock. Get you copy now because we can't guarantee we will have more next week! Bart King, local author and middle school teacher knows boys all too well and gives them exactly what they want—loads of... (read more)

List Price $19.99
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Used - Flexible

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