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Easy Mouse Paper Bag Puppet Craft for Kids (Free Printable Template)
ByShannon L. Mokry 07/21/202607/17/2026

Bring your storytime to life with this free Mouse Paper Bag Puppet Craft inspired by The Mouse and the Little Pink Elephant by Shannon L. Mokry. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, and classroom activities, this easy printable craft encourages creativity, storytelling, and friendship while helping children connect with the book in a hands-on way.

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Panda Paper Plate Craft for Kids: Make a Cute Panda with Dessert Plates
ByShannon L. Mokry 07/15/202607/13/2026

Create an adorable Little Panda desert plate craft to pair with Little Panda, What Do You See? Download the free printable template for home or classroom fun.

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Easy Panda Craft for Preschoolers: Paper Plate Panda Head Activity
ByShannon L. Mokry 07/14/202607/13/2026

Bring story time to life with this adorable panda paper plate craft inspired by Little Panda, What Do You See? Perfect for preschoolers ages 3-6, this easy craft encourages creativity, imagination, and curiosity while helping young readers connect with the story.

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Bring story time to life with a fun, hands-on Paper Plate craft inspired by The Little Donkey!
ByShannon L. Mokry 07/12/202607/12/2026

Create an adorable Paper Plate Donkey Craft inspired by The Little Donkey! This free printable craft helps children explore friendship, patience, and empathy while extending the story through hands-on creativity. Perfect for homeschool, classrooms, Sunday school, or a fun afternoon of crafting together.

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Reusable Fashion Fun: Make a Sticker Book for the Three Silly Sisters
ByShannon L. Mokry 07/16/202507/16/2025

Today’s featured craft brings the giggles and dress-up joy of Three Silly Sisters right to your craft table with a Reusable Sticker Book starring—you guessed it—silly geese ready to play dress-up again and again! Some days you want or need a quiet time activity but don’t have the space or energy to get out crafting…

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From Book to Craft Table: Create a Silly Goose (or Three!) with This Easy Paper Plate Craft
ByShannon L. Mokry 07/16/202507/16/2025

Sillygoose Paper Plate Craft inspired by the book “Three Silly Sisters“Part of the Summer Craft Series – With Free Printable Template! Looking for a fun and easy craft that celebrates the silliness of sisterhood? This Paper Plate Goose Craft is a perfect companion to my book Three Silly Sisters—a story about three goose sisters who…

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Mermaid Tail String Art Craft
ByShannon L. Mokry 06/19/202506/19/2025

Crafts plus Books, what could be better? Bubbles and the Mermaid AdventureA Story About Personal Responsibility & Choosing Wisely Mermaid magic meets meaningful lessons in this hands-on string art craft inspired by Bubbles and the Mermaid Adventure. This story isn’t just sparkles and sea shells—it’s about learning to think for yourself, and not just tag…

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Buzz Into Bravery with a Paper Bag Bee Puppet
ByShannon L. Mokry 06/13/202506/13/2025

A Sweet Craft Inspired by Little Bee’s Day in the Garden There’s something magical about watching a child discover the world around them—especially when they do it with courage and wonder. That’s exactly what happens in the picture book Little Bee’s Day in the Garden, where a tiny bee finds the bravery needed to venture…

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