6 best books for boys 9 12s

Here are some books and arts & crafts supplies that would be great for boys aged 9 to 12 who have an interest in coloring, drawing, and painting:

Books:

  1. "The Boys' Doodle Book" by Andrew Pinder: This book is filled with creative prompts and fun illustrations that encourage doodling and drawing.

  2. "How to Draw Cool Stuff" by Catherine V. Holmes: This instructional book teaches kids how to draw a variety of cool and interesting objects and scenes.

  3. "The Art of LEGO Design" by Jordan Schwartz: For boys who enjoy LEGO, this book provides tips and ideas for creating unique and impressive LEGO designs.

  4. "The Big Book of Bugs" by Yuval Zommer: This beautifully illustrated book not only educates about insects but also encourages creativity with its coloring pages.

  5. "Star Wars Art Therapy Colouring Book" by Lucasfilm Ltd and Christina MacKinnon: This coloring book features intricate Star Wars-themed designs, perfect for young fans of the franchise.

Arts & Crafts Supplies:

  1. Quality Coloring Pens and Markers: Consider sets from trusted brands like Faber-Castell, Crayola, or Tombow for a wide range of vibrant colors.

  2. Sketchbooks or Drawing Pads: Get a high-quality sketchbook with thick paper suitable for drawing and coloring with various mediums.

  3. Acrylic Paint Set: Introduce them to painting with a set of acrylic paints and some brushes. This versatile medium allows for a wide range of creative expression.

  4. Watercolor Pencils or Watercolor Paints: These can be a fun and less messy way for kids to experiment with watercolors.

  5. Modeling Clay or Sculpting Kits: For boys who enjoy working with their hands, modeling clay or sculpting kits can be a fantastic creative outlet.

  6. Craft Kits: Look for kits that allow for creativity, such as DIY model kits, jewelry making kits, or origami sets.

Remember to consider the child's specific interests and preferences when selecting books and art supplies.Providing a variety of options can help nurture their creativity and artistic skills. Happy crafting!

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best books for boys 9 12s on the market
  

Fun Express Phonics Flip Books - 48 Pieces - Educational and Learning Activities for Kids

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This brainy buy is great for helping students practice letter and word sounds which will help aid in the development of their reading skills. Each long-lasting flip book features long vowels short vowels digraphs and blends. Students simply flip the pages of each book to create words that share a similar sound. Easy to incorporate into your existing curriculum these K-2 flip books are a fun way to practice phonics. Includes 48 flip books and dividers for easy organization. Cardboard. (97 pcs per unit) Flip books 6" x 3" box 13 3/4" x 10 1/2" x 4".  OTC “A great center or small group activity for students. This set has many examples and cute illustrations to aid in student learning.”

  • This brainy buy is great for helping students practice letter and word sounds which will help aid in the development of their reading skills
  • Each long-lasting flip book features long vowels short vowels digraphs and blends
  • Students simply flip the pages of each book to create words that share a similar sound
  • Easy to incorporate into your existing curriculum these K-2 flip books are a fun way to practice phonics
  • Includes 48 flip books and dividers for easy organization

Bounty Hunter BHJS Junior Metal Detector & The Dangerous Book for Boys

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Bounty Hunter BHJS Junior Metal Detector

Bounty Hunter's Junior Metal Detector gives you professional metal-detecting functions in a compact, lightweight package. Detecting coin-sized objects up to 5" deep and larger objects to 3 ft., it also has discrimination control eliminating unwanted metals, while the target indicator meter measures signal strength. To determine approximate depth, the volume of the signal increases as targets get closer. Easy to use for youth through adult metal detecting and backed by Bounty Hunter's 1 year warranty.



The Dangerous Book for Boys

The bestselling book—more than 1.5 million copies sold—for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is—now a Prime Original Series created by Bryan Cranston ( Breaking Bad ) and Greg Mottola ( Superbad ). In this digital age, there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper airplanes. Skills covered include: The Greatest Paper Airplane in the World The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The Five Knots Every Boy Should Know Stickball Slingshots Fossils Building a Treehouse* Making a Bow and Arrow Fishing (revised with US Fish) Timers and Tripwires Baseball's "Most Valuable Players" Famous Battles-Including Lexington and Concord, The Alamo, and Gettysburg Spies-Codes and Ciphers Making a Go-Cart Navajo Code Talkers' Dictionary Girls Cloud Formations The States of the U.S. Mountains of the U.S. Navigation The Declaration of Independence Skimming Stones Making a Periscope The Ten Commandments Common US Trees Timeline of American History

  • Product 1: Metal detector mainly for children which detects coin-sized objects up to 5 inches deep and larger objects up to 3 feet deep
  • Product 1: Target indicator meter measures signal strength and the signal increases in volume as targets get closer
  • Product 1: Discrimination control eliminates iron and most unwanted items
  • Product 1: 6 1/2″ Closed Weather Resistant Coil
  • Product 2: William Morrow Company

Skillmatics Guess in 10 - Animal Planet + Legendary Landmarks (Ages 6-99) Bundle | Card Game of Smart Questions | General Knowledge for Kids, Adults and Families | Gifts for Kids

  • RIDICULOUSLY SIMPLE GAMEPLAY - Divide yourselves up in teams, ask up to 10 questions and try to guess your opponent’s Game Card. It's that simple!
  • BUNDLE OF 2 GAMES - Includes 50 Game Cards and 6 Clue Cards of Guess in 10 Legendary Landmarks + 50 Game Cards and 6 Clue Cards of Guess in 10 Animal Planet (Ages 6-99)
  • PERFECT GIFT & A FUN EDUCATIONAL GAME - Truly innovative content which is age appropriate, skill oriented and infinitely engaging for young learners!
  • PLAY IT ANY TIME ANY PLACE - One game set includes 50 Game Cards, 6 Clue Cards and a handy box to store it all. The box size is portable & travel friendly. Your child can become an instant champion by playing at family game night, gatherings, plane trips and more
  • HAPPY KIDS - Skillmatics Guess in 10 Games ensure kids have fun while they learn key concepts. It is also great for children to bond with their friends, siblings and family.

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SUPER FUN FAMILY GAME!

This is the most exciting game you’ll find for Family Game Night, filled with amazing content that can be thoroughly enjoyed by all ages – from 6 to 99!

BEST GIFT EVER!

Best option right here! Guess in 10 is an ever growing popular range of games that will help children build communication skills and expand their general knowledge, all while having a blast!

50 GAME CARDS & OVER A DOZEN THEMES!

With 50 exciting Game Cards in every box, get ready for hours of fun! Guess in 10 has over a dozen themes including Animals, Countries, Dinosaurs, States of America, and many more!

WHAT'S INSIDE GUESS IN 10 LEGENDARY LANDMARKS

DITTY BIRD Learning Songs & Puzzle Book Bundle with Batteries, The Perfect Toys for 1 Year Old Boys & Girls

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Ditty Bird learning and play bundle combo.

  • 3 UNIQUE SOUND BOOKS TO INSPIRE, TEACH, & ENGAGE: Let your little one explore their favorite subjects with DittyBird Sound Book Bundle. Our books help encourage listening skills, promote fine motor skills, and reinforce language skills all while learning about puzzles and children’s songs.
  • INTERACTIVE MUSICAL SONG BOOK FOR BABY, TODDLER, 1-3 YEAR OLDS: Designed to be interacted with, parents will take pleasure in the hands on interaction as much as children. Our multisensory reading experiences stimulate the imagination of young readers to encourage creativity and fun.
  • FOSTERS READING, EXPLORATION & CREATIVE EXPRESSION: Let your little one explore their favorite subjects from baby farm animals to bedtime songs with DittyBird Sound Books. Creates a wonderful bedtime ritual with children that they will look forward to every night.
  • MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT: Our sound book bundles are sure to keep your little ones and their friends entertained for hours! Designed to outlast even the roughest toddlers, DittyBird books are made from sturdy durable pages and high quality print to ensure hours of endless fun.
  • EDUCATIONAL TOY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Hearing and reciting animal sounds is a great way to support children's language learning. Children won't be able to resist pressing the buttons and copying the familiar life like sounds that accompany the colorful illustrations on every page.

Hosim Baby Soft Cloth Books Set 4 Pack,Activity Touch Book Learning & Education Books Interactive Gift for Baby Girl & Baby Boy Toys Box Unisex

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Newborn babies through the mouth, hand, eyes and other direct perception, to form the learning and cognition of things.

Different shapes and materials things let the baby have more sensory experience.

THE SOFT BABY CLOTH BOOK, help the baby inspire the thoughts, cultivate the baby to become a keen observer.





Over 0 month babies:

The rich color in pages inside bring a visual experience for babies.



3 months babies:

Paper make the crisp sound to bring the auditory experience.



6 months babies:

It is the sensitive period of the baby's hand. Different cloth books materials inspired the baby tactile perception.



12 months babies:

Teach baby recognize the different colors, shapes and size.



18 months babies:

Interactive together with the baby to read the cloth book, enjoying the happy moment.





Specification:

Material: Cloth

Color: As the pictures show

Size: 5.9"" x 5.9"", (15 x 15cm)

Wash Guide: Hand wash and hang dry

  • 【High Quality】---Made of high quality polyester silk and cloth with New super fine soft PP cotton, no extra thread and smooth edge, safe for your babies to chewing while play with them.
  • 【Multiple Themes】---English alphabet, numbers, fruits, animals,transportation and colors, no reflection that protecting your kids' eyes different from the traditional books, and also can be washed with water.
  • 【Educational Toy】---This soft and squishy book is bursting with color, texture and movement, and develops children's sensory awareness meanwhile.This appealing series will entertain children while giving them a head start on learning.
  • 【Perfect Gift 】---Our lovely cloth book toy can promoting the communication between you and your little kid while learning and playing this lovely cloth book. Perfect Gift for 0-2 year-old babies.
  • 【Satisfaction Guarantee】--- Your satisfaction is our greatest motivation, Please contact us when you have any problem, we will reply and solve the problem for you within 24 hours.

Highlights Invisible Ink Activity Book 3-Pack: Games Include Letter Hunt, Hidden Pictures, Puzzles, Riddles, and More

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All 3 Activity Books in this Wildlife themed pack come with a No-mess Invisible Ink marker that marks only the page

Kids can solve puzzles, reveal answers to riddles, or navigate mazes without the stress of cleaning up

Great, quiet toys for toddler travel that easily fit in purses or bags

Books provide hours of screen-free entertainment in church, restaurants, the doctors office, or flights, then quickly and easily close back up when its time to head out

Proudly Made in the USA by Lee Publications, the books in this set are great for birthdays, party activities or favors, or just on-the-go fun!

  • All 3 Activity Books in this pack come with a No-mess Invisible Ink marker that marks only the page - Kids can solve puzzles, reveal answers to riddles, or navigate mazes without the stress of cleaning up
  • Wildlife themed pack includes Under-The-Sea Puzzles, Animal Puzzles, and Silly On-The-Go Jokes
  • Great, quiet toys for toddler travel that easily fit in purses or bags
  • Books provide hours of screen-free entertainment in church, restaurants, the doctors office, or flights, then quickly and easily close back up when its time to head out
  • Proudly Made in the USA by Lee Publications, the books in this set are great for birthdays, party activities or favors, or just on-the-go fun!

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