Cool Creations in 35 Pieces

by Sean Kenney, Sean Kenney (Illustrator)

Overview

Creativity knows no bounds! LEGO artist Sean Kenney reuses the same thirty-five LEGO bricks to build a variety of images in all categories: vehicles, spaceships, home accessories, animals, nature, robots, and many other subjects. This new LEGO offering is sure to spark imagination and encourage kids to think outside the box with easy-to-follow instructions, which is the message that Sean strongly promotes about creativity, imagination, and building with LEGO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805096927
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	09/10/2013
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sean Kenney likes to prove you can build anything with LEGO bricks. He makes sculptures and models out of LEGO at his studio in New York City, and is recognized as one of the premier LEGO brick builders in the world. Sean is the creator of Cool Cars and Trucks, Cool Robots, Cool Cities, Cool Castles, and Amazing ABC.

Editorial Reviews

Kenney, a certified LEGO® professional, demonstrates 87 different LEGO® projects that kids can build.” —School Library Journal

“Children who love cars, trucks, and LEGO blocks will find plenty to enjoy in this colorful book. . . . This visually engaging book will attract little ones interested mainly in looking at cars and trucks, as well as older kids, who may actually follow the directions and build some of the projects.” —Booklist on Cool Cars & Trucks

“The photos will inspire young builders. . . . This is just the type of challenge that enthusiasts are likely to enjoy. . . . For LEGO enthusiasts, future engineers, and reluctant readers, this is a colorful and inspiring book.” —School Library Journal on Cool Robots

“It's fun (and potentially inspiring) to see what can be created with a little imagination, an inclination for building things, and an unlimited supply of interlocking plastic blocks and widgets.” —Booklist on Cool Robots

From the Publisher

LEGO pieces never lose their fun appeal for those young or old. It is amazing what can be built with these tiny, colorful pieces. There is so much more to them than just creating a skyscraper. This is the perfect book for those who dream of being able to create more exciting things. Step by step directions guide readers through the process of building new creations while only using 35 pieces. Readers are challenged to create their own projects as well. From robots to vehicles to goofy faces, LEGOS allow the creation of any world and any item to be a part of it. Build a farm with “Nutty Animals” and “Bugs and Critters” or a “Spacecraft” with “Aliens,” all categories found within the colorful pages. The illustrated steps guide the building process and each final creation is neatly labeled to use as a reference. The ideas are endless. Builders will instantly be hooked and should enjoy other books by the author for further inspiration, including Cool Castles or Cool City, to name a few. Reviewer: Lisette Baez; Ages 4 to 8.

Children's Literature - Lisette Baez

01/01/2014
Gr 2–5—Kenney, a certified LEGO® professional, demonstrates 87 different LEGO® projects that kids can build. From robots and aliens to buildings and animals, all are cleverly made with the same 35 pieces. The creations are photographed on white backgrounds with simple black-line sketches to add interest and clarity. While the vivid close-up photographs make it easy to see each project, it is difficult to judge scale. It is not clear if the pieces are included in typical LEGO® sets. Instead, the author directs readers to his website to purchase pieces. Despite these minor drawbacks, this offering will inspire LEGO® enthusiasts with innovative ideas and step-by-step instructions to help get them started.—Laura Stanfield, Campbell County Public Library, Ft. Thomas, KY

School Library Journal