Books to Make

Links verified on 04/16/2026

 

1. Let's Make Books - From Vicki Blackwell's Tech-it and Take-it.
Click Image to Enlarge		Right click on the links and chose Save Target As. Now chose where you want to save the file and then click Save. When the Download completes, click the Open button and you will have the PowerPoint file ready to work with. SEE MORE
2. Make Your Own Mini-Books.
Click Image to Enlarge		Make these free printable children's books to encourage your kids to read. There are a variety of themes to choose from -- the majority of the books target younger readers (preschool, kindergarten and early grade school) although a few of the books are a bit more challenging. The printable books come with suggestions for complimentary activities and/or worksheets to reinforce the stories. SEE MORE
3. Making Books with Kids.
Click Image to Enlarge		Directions to make cloth bound books and ring bound books. Older kids will be able to make these on their own. (Having a bunch of these on hand allows kids to write and draw at a moments notice.)  SEE MORE
4. Making Books.
Click Image to Enlarge		Free projects and directions for making books. Includes directions for eight books for you to make and share. (Spanish translations available) SEE MORE
5. Storybird.
Click Image to Enlarge		Lots of stunning artwork from adult illustrators available, and members can use these works to illustrate their own stories. Become a more effective writer!  SEE MORE
6. Storyjumper.
Click Image to Enlarge		StoryJumper brings authors and readers together who mutually support and encourage each other to create amazing new books. A great website where kids can read stories written by other kids, as well as create and publish their own books.  SEE MORE
7. The Art of Bookmaking with Kids.
Click Image to Enlarge		Artful Teaching shares a simple book structure that they have used with their own kids, as well as for themselves as a handmade journal. SEE MORE