{"id":3001,"date":"2021-05-18T22:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T22:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=3001"},"modified":"2021-05-18T22:20:01","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T22:20:01","slug":"top-how-to-books-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/top-how-to-books-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Top How-To Books & Videos for Kids on Epic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Check out our best how-to books and videos for kids!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of our favorite books and videos offer kiddos a more interactive experience, helping them pick up new skills and showing them how to apply them off the page. How-to books do just that. From drawing comics and building awe-inspiring models, to learning how to cope with emotions, these children’s books and videos will help your kid grow beyond just their reading skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From early readers to young adults, we have something for kids in all age groups. Check ’em out below!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top How-To Books for Kids on Epic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Worrying Too Much: Learning How to Manage Stress<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Alyssa Krekelberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 4-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through vibrant, colorful photos, this book shares the stories of three children learning how to manage stressful situations. Covering themes like talking about, dealing with and finding ways to cope with stress, this EQ how-to is a great example of how reading books can promote emotional development in early readers. We highly recommend this for read-alouds with little ones. \u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Build an Insect<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Roberta Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Anne Lambelet\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>5-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dedicated to “children\u2014of all ages\u2014who appreciate small things,” this book-slash-workshop gives kids everything they need (heads and thoraxes, anyone?) to build a bug of their very own.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This awesome picture book on insect anatomy will not only teach kids how to make an insect, it’ll get ’em curious about these amazing creepy crawlies and eager to learn more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make a Pack Your Way! Building Bags to Haul Your Gear<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Elsie Olson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 5-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This guide is filled with fun challenges that let kids \u201cdream up\u201d their own survival bags for hauling gear.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With colorful images, informative text, hints and advice, it sparks imagination while promoting collaboration and problem-solving skills that’ll set \u2018em up to solve the real-world problems of today and tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make a Light Your Way! Inventing Gadgets to See in the Dark<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Rachael L. Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>5-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also part of the “Make a… Your Way” series, this is one of the best books to deliver some serious DIY fun while also preparing 5-10 year olds for the real-world problems of tomorrow! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your aspiring survivalist will love learning how to build their own gadget for seeing in the dark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Build an Orange LEGO Gorilla<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>(Video) <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From: BRICK 101<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>6-12 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many of us are familiar with the myriad of ways that LEGO blocks have been helping kids learn and grow for decades: with everything from promoting problem solving and aiding in mathematical thinking, to building creativity and confidence. This engaging video is a fun way to help older kids build on skills that’ll have long-term positive effects. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ready Set Draw! How to Draw Bad Kitty<\/strong><\/a> (Video)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From: KidLit TV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 6-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From acclaimed book author Nick Bruel comes this cheeky tutorial on how to draw the hilarious\u00a0grandma-biting (she did<\/em> apologize), curtain-clawing baddest kitty of them all. Fans of the picture books, chapter books and board books will get a kick out of recreating one of their favorite characters. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ready Set Draw! Draw Comics with Nick Bruel<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From: KidLit TV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>6-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is your kid into comics and graphic novels? Now they can make their own with another tutorial from Nick Bruel in partnership with the Parents\u2019 Choice Gold Award-winning KidLitTV.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Take the ACHE Out of Mistakes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By: Eric Braun, Kimberly Feltes Taylor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Steve Mark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For middle-grade kids, mistakes big or small can feel like the end of the world, and the “ache” that follows is one of the toughest parts about growing up. Using humor and fun illustrations, this book helps kids learn about mistakes and offers practical advice and how-tos for coping and recovering from them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your kid enjoys this book in the acclaimed Laugh and Learn\u00ae series, check out other Laugh & Learn titles on Epic, including “Dude, That’s Rude (Get Some Manners<\/a>,” “How to Take the Grrr Out of Anger<\/a>” and more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make an Abalone Shell Windchime<\/strong><\/a> (Video)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From: The Magic Crafter\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Time to get crafty! This DIY video will walk your older kids through the steps for making their very own windchimes. If they’re able to get their hands on an abalone shell, they’ll love this creative way of transforming it into something decorative.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Minecraft Origami Creeper<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>(Video)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From: Tavin’s Origami\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Does your little Minecraft fan like Origami? Whether they do or not, they’ll love flexing their creativity making a paper version of these pesky little guys from their favorite game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Survive Anything<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Rachel Buchholz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>9-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shark attacks? Lightning bolts? Embarrassing moments at school? This handbook for older children will give ’em advice on how to conquer anything, from school and social pressures and best friend drama, to facing off with grizzlies!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, maybe not “facing off,” but you get the picture. This super fun read combines the funnest kind of learning with edge, humor and a wealth of expertise.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Find More Books & Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few other ways to satisfy your kids curiosity and DIY itch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n