Perfect Pairings: The Best Klutz Kits to Pair With Books

Kids are more engaged in reading when stories extend beyond the page. Whether it’s a printable, a TV show, or a hands-on project, matching words with activities helps deepen learning and spark curiosity. 

Klutz kits are all about fueling creativity, which is why we decided to showcase some of our favorite kits paired with books that keep kids imagining, dreaming, and creating. Whether you’re encouraging your child’s special interests (sharks, mermaids, arts and crafts), looking for the perfect gift for mega fans (Pokémon, Lego, Harry Potter), or setting up the perfect excuse to cuddle and connect on a rainy day, these pairings are just what you need. 

Klutz Kits and Related Reads for Every Interest

Kit: Friendship Wish Bracelets

Book: The Taylors

What’s better than hanging out with a best friend? Hanging out with a best friend while reading books about friendship and making friendship bracelets. The Taylors features four friends with the same name and the same passion: a certain pop star with a very familiar name. 

Kit: Baby-sitters Club Friendship Crafts

Book: The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novel #19: Dawn on the Coast

Keep the friendship crafting energy flowing with The Baby-sitters Club with the latest graphic book and a Klutz craft kit featuring 10 fun projects that are as unique and special as Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Stacey. 

Kit: Harry Potter Friendship Bracelets

Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Watch: Any (or all!) of the Harry Potter movies

Harry Potter fans know that there’s no such thing as too much Potter. Stock up on the Klutz kit, books, and movies, and get ready for a wizarding weekend you won’t soon forget. 

Kit: Latch Hook Animals

Book: Who Would Win? Ultimate Jungle Rumble

Got an animal lover in your house? This Klutz kit features a classic craft — latch hook! — and three adorable animal designs. Make a frog, shark, or red panda using easy instructions and simple patterns. Then top off your critter-themed party with the related read and talk about which of your designs would win. 

Kit: Shark-tastic Teeth

Book: Shark Bites!

Teachers know this secret: pairing an activity with a lesson makes learning way more effective (and also even more fun). Shark enthusiasts will be excited to get a close-up look at replicas of 20 different kinds of shark teeth, including Great White Sharks, Thresher Sharks, and Tiger Sharks. Then, crack open a copy of Shark Bites to learn important facts about each species (and a couple of others besides). 

Kit: Wings of Fire Stained Glass Window

Book: Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince

Ask any Wings of Fire fan why they love the long-running series, and they’ll tell you: Dragons. Are. Awesome. Add to the mix some reluctant heroes, plenty of magical intrigue, and lots of adventure, and you have the perfect recipe for a story kids can’t put down. 

Kit: Pokémon 3D Stickers

Book: Pokémon 5-Minute Stories

Fans of the Pokémon: Horizons animated series on Netflix will be psyched to read the book adaptation. Parents might be pretty enthusiastic, too, especially when they realize these five-minute stories are the perfect length for quick reads during short waits or transitions. Throw in the Klutz: Pokemon Color-In 3D Stickers kit, and you have the perfect entertainment for times when attention spans are fading. 

Kit: Make Your Own LEGO Movie

Book: Corgis Never Quit

And speaking of things both parents and kids will like, here’s plenty of LEGO-themed fun to keep everyone engaged and building adorable new minifigures. Read about Cal the Corgi’s adventures on the track and field team, then make your own stop-motion LEGO movie. (Yes, really!) 

Kit: Magical Mermaids

Book: Mermaid Days

Fashion fun isn’t just for dolls. Dress up six glamorous mermaid paper dolls and three fintastic seahorses in the latest glittery, shiny, sparkly fashions. Or start with the stories and read this collection of tales about mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker. Part of Scholastic’s Acorn line, Mermaid Days features easy-to-read text, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork to keep emerging readers engaged.

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