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Summary: Better than the original!
Review: Ever wonder what to do with that huge pile of dryer lint, old coffee grounds, left over mashed potatoes or extra spaghetti noodles? This book could have the answers - and more.If you liked the first Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions, and you want more gooey things to do with your child, this book is for you! While we didn't enjoy this book as much as the first one, it was still a welcome addition to "I've got nothing to do" solutions. With yet another 60 plus ideas to educate and entertain, indoors and out, this book is great for giving kids something to do that isn't TV or Nintendo. This book has more ideas for gift kids can make plus edible recipes than the other. There's an edible frosting dough (kids can make sculptures to add to the top of a cake!), a delicious wreath for the holidays, a shake and make whipped cream, and a fruit roll-up recipe that's a little different. There are several art projects - a lot of alternative painting ideas, there are a lot of Garden Concoctions - Apple Head People, Indian Corn Jewelry, Living Words, Bird Cookies, EggHead Garden, Greenhouse in a Bag - that are wonderful for kids who like the nature). We especially like the number of concoctions that can be made as gifts for friends and relatives - Magic Candle Art, Ice Lanterns, Kooky Clingers, Magic Photo Art, Peppermint Wreaths, Silly Stained Glass, Cool Crayon Tee Shirts. Don't let the 4 - 8 age recommendation on this book fool you - older kids will like this book - just leave it lying around the kitchen and older kids will probably find something they'd like to make! Adult supervision is definitely needed. Many of the ingredients are common to most households, but some are not. Most projects take pre-planning. The only addition I'd make to this book would be a checklist of common ingredients, to add to my grocery shopping list!
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Summary: Still good, but deja vu from the first
Review: I own the first book, and have used a zillion times, great ideas and really no complaints. This second addition is very similar, some of the recipes are almost carbon copies of the ones from the first book. I guess I had higher hopes of this second addition because the first had been so great. I'm a little disappointed, but still have found some new ideas useful. If you love the first, I'd suggest getting the second out of the library before purchasing, to see if it would be worth it for you.
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Summary: Not as "different" as I had hoped but still good.
Review: I was hoping for some really different ideas. Some were but others were common knowledge ideas. All in all, I don't really regret the purchase.
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Summary: Better than the original!
Review: What a surprise! More innovate and creative than the first book. My kids are having a real blast tonight making the Splongee Flyers! A++
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Summary: BETTER THAN THE 1st!!
Review: What a surprise! The second book is better than the first. Jammed full of fresh new innovative ideas. I have been a crafter for over 37 years and thought I had seen it all. I guess I was wrong. My grandchildren love it!
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