Book Stars

Hard to say good-by to book characters when you finish a book? Turn your favorites into stars - with your own new stories.

1. Did you ever enjoy a book so much that you didn't want it to end? You can keep the story going! Here's how.

2. Choose a book that you finished reading. Imagine what could happen next to the characters you loved the most. Write your story with Crayola® Total Tools™ Write Color Pencils.

3. Cover your art area with newspaper. On watercolor paper, illustrate your Book Stars in their new adventures with Crayola Watercolors and Crayola Watercolor Brushes. Air dry flat.

4. Add finishing touches to your painting with Crayola Washable Markers.

5. Mount your story and illustration side by side on colored construction paper. Share your Book Stars with someone who loves a good story.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Flashy Fish Disks

Wig Out!

Rainbow Fishing Game

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Markers
• Washable Watercolors
• Watercolor Brushes with Plastic Handle
• Glue Sticks
• Total Tools™ Write Color Pencils
• Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• paper towels
• container(s) of water

"My daughter's walls are covered with Book Stars. This activity smoothes the transition between captivating books."
Pietra G., mom of 9-year-old.

"Our family has Book Stars Extravaganzas every month. We dress like our characters and retell parts of our stories."
Ramon R., dad of ages 8 and 10.

A division of the American Library Association awards the John Newbery Medal annually to the best children's book. The award was established in 1922 in honor of 18th-century bookseller John Newbery. The Caldecott Medal, named after 19th-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, is awarded to the best illustrated children's book of the year. Look for these medals on the covers of books at your library or book store.