The Crafty Girl Series
by Jennifer Traig
Chronicle Books $136
The Crafty Girl Series is a great entree into the world of tweenie life. Perhaps 20 years ago it would have been targeted at teenagers, but today's tweenies are just that much more sophisticated.
The series - which includes books on hair, makeup and beauty, games, craft activities and party planning - has a lot to offer mothers and daughters (and their brothers and dads) who are looking for fun and practical activities to do together.
The beauty book shows your daughter that she doesn't need to splash out on a spa to pamper herself, with instructions for whipping up a variety of beauty products such as toners, masks and soaps right in the kitchen. The hair book has recipes for making shampoo and rinse, as well as hair colour (temporary). It also has instructions for creating fancy hairdos such as the French Twist, and craft activities such as making hairwear.