As a writer, it is important to me that I encourage my children’s creativity, but sometimes I’m a bit lacking in ideas. Luckily, both my girls, though only 6 and 8, have taken an interest in photography; and the oldest one is eager to illustrate a book for me. Outside of those realms, however, I’m tired, overwhelmed, and a bit lost.
Then in walks 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative Kids by Whitney Ferré. She is also the founder of The Creative Fitness Center (creativelyfit.com), and the author of The Artist Within: A Guide to Becoming Creatively Fit.
In this book, Ferré helps parents understand the potential of the right brain and offers tons of great ideas to inspire creativity in your children. From unstructured play time to tie-dye, from introducing abstract concepts to building forts, 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative Kids will give parents the tools they need to help their children be creatively fit.
The one thing I can’t say I care for is the cover. As a consumer, if I want to buy a book on creativity, I’m going to look for a creative cover. Now, keeping in mind that this is part of Turner Publishing Company’s Good Things to Know line, I understand the cover choice. Branding is very important. But to put a pumpkin orange cover with a tiny black painter’s palette on the front, wouldn’t give me the confidence that the author knew as much as she did about creativity; so I might miss out on a great book. Take a look at the author’s website and blog. That’s more of what I would be thinking for a cover, even if the cover isn’t that elaborate.
If you are interested in raising creative kids. If you are looking for fabulous ideas on how to inspire creativity in your children. Pick up a copy of 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative Kids. It will show you the way!
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