About The Book Fairy
A career Children’s Librarian, the Book Fairy (a.k.a. kittenpie) has worked in library systems in both New York and Toronto, and delights in sharing favourite books with kids of all ages. Since she can’t help but force books on people, she’s thrilled to have another place to do it without creeping people out the way she does at the bookstore.
For Your Very Own Handy Man
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(Jun.16.10)
Got a handy dad in your house? This book is full of ideas for projects for kids and dads to share, with a nice range from easy to challenging. Mr. Book Fairy gives me his review below.
Handy Dad
by Todd Davis
Audience: Dads who love to swing a hammer
List Price: $30 ($20 online)
Available: www.chapters.indigo.ca
Why it's sweet:
This book has lots of great ideas, things that would be fun for kids and dads alike, and offers terrific bonding opportunities for working together! The projects are simple enough if you have any handy dad cred, but the real fun begins as you get into tougher stuff, which are pretty darn cool. Some of the major projects involve more space and pricier materials, but would totally be worth it if you can swing them -- "Swing" being one of them, in fact...
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