Stop dog-earing your book pages or tearing off a bit of scrap paper to mark your reading spot! Instead chose one (or all!) of these adorable themed bookmark coloring pages for kids designed just for us by children’s book illustrator and author, Melanie Hope Greenberg. You already know I have a bookmark obsession and have…
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Handmade Bookmarks
We love to make bookmarks to mark the pages of our reading material. They make a fun and easy craft for kids and parents to do together and a great way to make the gift of a book extra special.
DIY Magnetic Bookmarks: Easy Craft for Kids Who Love to Read!
If you are a reader, you know that it is impossible to have too many bookmarks! In those rare moments when you and your kids are not reading, these diy magnetic bookmarks make a great craft! The possibilities for personalization are endless, and kid-made magnetic bookmarks make great literacy-promoting gifts, either on their own or…
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Mermaid Bookmarks: DIY Cute Printable Coloring Page
Got a child who loves mermaids and reading? These diy, printable mermaid bookmarks are just the thing! Those of you who are familiar with our monthly coloring pages know that children’s book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg, loves mermaids! Most of our June coloring pages are mermaid themed; our first was these adorable mermaid…
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9 DIY Bookmarks for Kids: Never Lose Your Place Again!
Crafts are all well and good, but a craft that promotes reading? Now that is stellar! You might think you it is perfectly acceptable to use a scrap of paper you found lying around as a bookmark. But I am here to tell you it is not! A bookmark that is both useful and pleasing…
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Heart Bookmarks Even Origami Beginners Can Make
A good bookmark is essential to a avid reader and these heart bookmarks will advertise your love of reading. Oh sure, you can dog ear the pages, rely on your memory, or (heaven forbid!) lay the book open while face down! A fun bookmark is not only useful, it can add a bit of whimsy…
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Handmade Mini Bookmarks (and Books About Reading)
I don’t collect many things (who has the space?) but I do love my collection of bookmarks. Bookmarks are also a simple craft that you can do with kids. It’s quick (always a plus with my active boys) and they can be put to use, unlike a lot of crafts which just sort of lay…
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Summer Reading: Seaside Bookmarks to Color
We are adding to our collection of bookmarks kids can color and call their own! Enhance the summer reading experience with these cheery printable seaside bookmarks from children’s book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg. It’s impossible to pick a favorite, but if pressed, I’d have to pick the smiling whale. What about you? Download…
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Summer Reading Bookmarks to Color
These summer reading bookmarks to color, designed by Melanie Hope Greenberg, are just the thing to get your kids excited about summer reading. Well, other than all the fantastic books just waiting to be read, that is. But, believe me, you can never have too many bookmarks and this is the perfect addition to our…
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