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24th out of 93 books
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Crafty Chloe
Fancy Nancy meets Martha Stewart in Crafty Chloe, the adorable DIY star of a new picture book series!When another girl has already purchased the most perfect birthday gift for Chloe’s friend Emma, Chloe decides she’ll make a present—something you can’t buy in a store. But crafting isn’t easy, and it’s beginning to look like she won’t have a great idea in time. Fortunately,...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
February 21st 2012
by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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I chose Crafty Chloe by Kelly DiPucchio for the book that I thought should have won the Caldecott Medal Award. This book is well written with funny analogies and is well illustrated by Heather Ross. The anaolgies used by the author were amusing. For example, when London picks our the gift Chloe wants to buy, Dipucchio describes Chloe as feeling like "a dried-up glue stick." I think the pictures enhance the text in this book because at the beginning of the text Dipucchio describes Chloe as not ve...more
Chloe may not be very good at sports or ballet, but she’s a natural when it comes to making things. She makes coffee filter flowers and is a glue gun pro, but what she really excels at is making clothes. Her dog, Bert, is a very good clothes model. One day, Chloe is shopping for her best friend Emma’s birthday. She finds the perfect gift, a brand new doll, but just as she’s about to buy the doll, another friend of Emma’s swoops in and takes the prize. Chloe is embarrassed, so she mumbles somethi...more
Pleasantly surprised. Knowing there is a good marketing effort behind this book (I received promotional materials from the publisher but not a book; I got a copy of the book from my local library), I went in a little hesitantly. Yet another quirky red-head heroine, when Gooney Bird and Clementine have already filled that need-you-didn't-know-you-had spot?. I expected it to be Gooney Bird reduced down for easy reading until all that was left was a didactic parable about Being Yourself. Instead, i...more
Crafty Chloe is a sweet story about a little girl who is not very good at the normal every day kid stuff. She does not do well at sports and most certainly is not a ballerina! She is, however, excellent at making things and being crafty. The book lends to the use of one’s imagination and creativity. It is a short read with bright illustrations that I found to be quite amusing and eye catching. I could use this book in a variety of ways, which is why I like it so much. For starters, I can use it...more
Chloe is very good at making stuff. Sewing, crafts and creativity are where she shines. She sees the world through “what could I make with this?” eyes and her little world is all the more intersting because of it! When Chloe’s birthday shopping plans for her friend Emma are thwarted by classmate London who swoops in and buys the Violet doll Chloe had planned to purchase, Chloe announces that she is going to make something for Emma. London sneers. “You’re going to MAKE her something?” Chloe has a...more
What Chloe lacks in soccer skills, video gaming, and ballet lessons, she more than makes up for in her ability to dream up, craft, and create, especially when those creations include googly eyes. When she is invited to her best friend's birthday party, she has the best idea for a present, until she learns it's already been bought by another party goer. After pouring over her craft materials to inspire her to make the perfect gift, she finally stumbles on a truly unique creation that her friend E...more
This is a story of a young girl who is always creating and embellishing things. She is invited to a birthday party, and struggles to find the perfect gift for her friend. When another girl purchases the doll that she had her eye on, she gets to work on some accessories for the doll, which come in handy as a mishap takes place at the birthday party. Crafty Chloe ends up saving the day with her home-made dress, and makes a new friend in the process!
This book has so many elements that need to be r...more
This book has so many elements that need to be r...more
If you know a young girl who loves doing crafts, share this book with her! In this story, we meet Chloe, who knows her way around glitter, glue and a sewing machine! She is invited to her best friend's birthday party, but doesn't know what to get her. She finally settles on getting her the "newest and greatest" doll, but a not-so-nice school friend beats her to it? What can Chloe do? She wants to get her something special.... so she gets her glitter, glue and sewing machine out and makes her som...more
Thanks, Simon & Schuster, for a great lunch at ALA Midwinter! I'm also thrilled to have really discovered Kelly diPucchio. Since my speciality is YA, I'm still in the dark a lot when it comes to children's picture books. But, after some searching, I realized that I loved her Grace for President and How to Potty Train Your Monster. But my daughter read and loved Zombie in Love and Crafty Chloe, the first in a series about a young girl who is quite crafty. She's like the little version of Tim...more
Crafty Chloe by Kelly Di Pucchio is a great book for many reasons that many children can relate to!
The story is heart touching in so many different ways. Chloe starts out realizing everybody is good at something but what is she good at?
Then Chloe wants to find the perfect present for her best friend's birthday party. Well she runs into a challenge when a mean girl already bought Chloe idea of perfect present. Who hasn't wanted to get the perfect present. Then Chloe decides to make the perfect pr...more
The story is heart touching in so many different ways. Chloe starts out realizing everybody is good at something but what is she good at?
Then Chloe wants to find the perfect present for her best friend's birthday party. Well she runs into a challenge when a mean girl already bought Chloe idea of perfect present. Who hasn't wanted to get the perfect present. Then Chloe decides to make the perfect pr...more
Nov 19, 2012
Emily Farmer
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
K-2nd Grade
Shelves:
realistic-fiction
Crafty Chloe needs to find the perfect gift for her friend Emma's birthday. When she couldn't get her the new Flower Girl Doll VIolet she must come up with another ideas. A macaroni necklace, coffee mug, or a sock monkey would never work, but what would? Chloe was a great friend in the end and learned that the best gifts come from those that wee made with care. I really like this book because it teaches friendship and care. Children can really relate to this story because they are always trying...more
Crafty Chloe has several elements I enjoy:
1. A cute animal character with personality (her dog Bert)
2. A villain (mean girl London) who turns out not to be so villainous after all
3. A bit of a cliffhanger (what did Chloe make to give her friend?)
4. A genuine feel-good ending
Is this the next Fancy Nancy? I'm not so sure, but I do really like the illustrations (by Heather Ross who did the cover for What Happened on Fox Street), and the phrase "Chicken Pops."
1. A cute animal character with personality (her dog Bert)
2. A villain (mean girl London) who turns out not to be so villainous after all
3. A bit of a cliffhanger (what did Chloe make to give her friend?)
4. A genuine feel-good ending
Is this the next Fancy Nancy? I'm not so sure, but I do really like the illustrations (by Heather Ross who did the cover for What Happened on Fox Street), and the phrase "Chicken Pops."
Crafty Chloe was a very creative, imaginative and amusing story. It was a bout a little girl named Chloe who had to get her best friend Emma the perfect birthday gift. When a fellow friend London got her the most perfect violet doll Chloe had to start from scratch. She used her creative mind to make Emma a purple doll dress. I thought the text was very kid friendly. The text was different sizes and colors. As well as having pictures between words to reinforce the text. I would have this book in...more
I may be a little bit biased in this book's favor because it reminds me of a certain curly haired Chloe I know in real life, but the whole thing just made me smile. I love the celebration of creativity. Heather Ross's art (rendered in pencil and then colored digitally per the artist's note) is a perfect match for the tongue in cheek humor of the story. The facial expressions on all the little girls (and the dog!) are pitch perfect. As a nice bonus, you can visit the book's website to learn how t...more
Thanks to Antheneum Books for the review copy. Chloe knows she can't compete in sports and many other things that her friends seem to excel at; she just doesn't have the knack for them. But she's a crafty girl, whipping up an outfit for her dog in no time. She LOVES to put googly eyes on everything so watch out world! Chloe ends up making two fabulous birthday presents for her friend, Emma, while at the same time helping out the nasty, little London who has been just horrible to Chloe. A welcome...more
I loved this adorable book about Chloe. Chloe is a girl who isn't good at anything other than crafting. She is on a mission to find the perfect birthday gift for a friends party and doesn't realize that she will create the best present! I loved the theme that one can have great talent in one area and can try other things, it's ok to be unsuccessful at them. In the end, you can contribute a lot with that one thing you're good at! Chloe deals with things that many young kids may go through and it...more
Unlike some of her classmates, Chloe is no good at sports, ballet or video games. But she is good at making things. When another classmate buys the present she planned to buy for Emma's birthday party, she decides to make something but is stymied about what to create. She eventually comes up with the perfect gift and even helps a snooty classmate on the way to the party. The pencil and digitally colored illustrations do a wonderful job of showing the personalities of Chloe and London as well as...more
As a crafty girl myself, I could relate to this book, especially these lines: ..."anything becomes less boring with googly eyes on it" and "After dinner Chloe went to her room to doodle. Doodling helps her think. Thinking gives her ideas. Some ideas are pretty spectacular and require lots of glitter." TRUTH.
Chloe isn't good at sports, or dancing, but she IS good at making things. But when she decides to make something for her friends' birthday, she worries that it won't be good enough.
The illus...more
Chloe isn't good at sports, or dancing, but she IS good at making things. But when she decides to make something for her friends' birthday, she worries that it won't be good enough.
The illus...more
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I liked this book as it shows that sometimes homemade presents that come from the heart are better!
Crafty Chloe is just what she sounds like. A girl who exceeds at making crafts. The trouble is that her friend, for her birthday, wants this amazing doll who totally rocks in purple. I have a weakness for purple myself!
London (really? her name is London?) is a snooty girl who is bound and determined to get the fancy doll for the friend having the birthday to impress her with the doll in its purple...more
Crafty Chloe is just what she sounds like. A girl who exceeds at making crafts. The trouble is that her friend, for her birthday, wants this amazing doll who totally rocks in purple. I have a weakness for purple myself!
London (really? her name is London?) is a snooty girl who is bound and determined to get the fancy doll for the friend having the birthday to impress her with the doll in its purple...more
Oh. My. Goodness.
My 5 year old received this book for her birthday and, after reading it, I want a copy just for me. It is delightful in every way AND teaches a number of valuable lessons without jamming it down children's throats (a pet peeve of mine).
The illustrations are wonderful and the story is a delight.
Oh, and did I mention it has a website where there are instructions in making the crafts shown in the story?! I'm dying at the perfectness of it all.
A very definite 5 STARS.
My 5 year old received this book for her birthday and, after reading it, I want a copy just for me. It is delightful in every way AND teaches a number of valuable lessons without jamming it down children's throats (a pet peeve of mine).
The illustrations are wonderful and the story is a delight.
Oh, and did I mention it has a website where there are instructions in making the crafts shown in the story?! I'm dying at the perfectness of it all.
A very definite 5 STARS.
Chloe likes to make things but when her friend's birthday rolls around she wants to buy her a cool doll. Another friend buys the doll and Chloe can't think of anything to make for the birthday party. Finally she comes up with an idea that saves the day. Funny situations arise out of Chloe's passion for crafts. Illustrations are expressive and compliment the text. Great for sharing with kindergarteners and first grade students, especially before making some kind of craft.
This was a funs tory about a girl who wasn't good at most hobbies but was great at making clothes. When her friend has a party she makes a doll's dress because another girl steals her party idea. On the day of the party the other girl ruins her doll's dress and Chloe lends her the hand-made gift. The message of embracing your strengths and being yourself is a good one. The plot feel a little rambling, but the illustrations are fun and colorful with bright washes.
Feb 21, 2012
June
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
for strong female character requests
Shelves:
picture-book,
strong-female
Chloe is not good at sports, video games or dance. What she is good at is making things. Which is a good thing because mean London grabs the perfect gift that Chloe was going to give Emma for her birthday. She works late into the night, and even saves the day for London.
It's nice to see a book commending handmade gifts, instead of another commercial take-off.
I also love the illustrations. (Take a look at Bert on the cover.)
It's nice to see a book commending handmade gifts, instead of another commercial take-off.
I also love the illustrations. (Take a look at Bert on the cover.)
I've been picking up more children's books lately, choosing the most beautifully illustrated ones that inspire my creativity. Crafty Chloe has such beautiful and colorful illustrations that I smiled through the whole book. When I have children I will be looking for more books just like this to encourage their own imaginations. Chloe is a wonderful role model for girls AND boys who value making things for the people they love!
Okay, I am going to gush.... I LOVED THIS BOOK! If you read my reviews I don't give 5 Stars very often but this one...was SO GREAT!!! I love Chloe, I love her Craftiness (I am a craft girl) and I love her kindness. This is just a great well rounded book. Girls are going to love it. At the end there is a web site where you can learn to do the crafts! Oh SUCH FUN!!! Can't wait for the other books in the series!
Absolutely adorable! A wonderful idea for a book in this DIY age, to inspire the younger generation. Chloe doesn't feel she is good at much, and when it's her friend's birthday she decides to make her something instead of buying. She proves to be not only "crafty" but a good friend to those in need, as well. There are a lot of great messages for girls here: confidence, determination, and kindness. Loved it!
So cute.
I think besides the fact that Crafty Chloe is awesome and reminds me of me and the girls at coles (we make a lot of crafts here) the story was great.
The illustrations were awesome. The characters were drawn with such comical facial expressions.
Also, the characters learn some very valuable lessons while looking and acting adorable.
Great book!
I think besides the fact that Crafty Chloe is awesome and reminds me of me and the girls at coles (we make a lot of crafts here) the story was great.
The illustrations were awesome. The characters were drawn with such comical facial expressions.
Also, the characters learn some very valuable lessons while looking and acting adorable.
Great book!
Oh, I love when I find the perfect "girl" picture book! Chloe reminds me of my daughter...creative, huge imagination, constantly building/creating/drawing/gluing...Chloe is trying to decide on the perfect gift for her friend Emma. She designs, imagines, creates...I LOVE the message of this story. First, it is important to ALWAYS be kind...no matter what someone else does or says. And second, using your imagination and creativity always makes the best gift. Fun, fun book...and it has a website wh...more
I thought this book was absolutely adorable! I think it would be easy for any student to relate to. In the book Chloe has to make some decisions. This book would be good to teach students how to decide what is right from what is wrong. I would also use it to teach student how to problem solve. It would be a great question book.
A great book for girls that is not GIRLY! Chloe's idea for her best friend's birthday party is stolen by the clearly evil London. What to do? Chloe turns out to be a thoughtful friend and problem solver. This is just about perfect: slyly funny illustrations and text: "Her dog Bert, pictured here..." That cracks me up.
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“Anything becomes less boring with googly eyes on it.”
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