LEGO Creations

WORDS BY Marylene Vestergom

There isn’t a parent in the world who hasn’t experienced the excruciating pain of stepping on one of those colourful LEGO bricks in the middle of the night. Ouch! But parents also know that LEGO fosters creativity and imagination. What if your kids have tubs of LEGO bricks and want to explore beyond the traditional LEGO sets, using all of their colourful bricks in new ways?

That’s exactly what Sarah Dees’ first book, Awesome LEGO Creations with Bricks You Already Have, offers.

“It’s easy for kids to get stuck building the set from the instructions and then never doing anything else with it,” says Dees. “I wanted to create a book with a wide variety of creative building ideas, complete with instructions to help kids actually assemble them on their own.

“At the time of writing, I had no idea whether kids would really want instructions for projects that they may or may not have the bricks for. Well, the book was a huge success, and it just made sense to update and expand it for the next generation of LEGO builders!”

What differences will parents and kids notice in this book?

This new oversized and expanded edition of Awesome LEGO Creations with Bricks You Already Have is filled with building and imaginative play ideas. “They’ll build robots and also create a workshop with engineers and tools to repair the robots. They can make a swimming pool scene, a car repair shop, or create an adventure with knights and dragons, and more. Plus, there are 16 pages of new projects. I’m especially excited about the modular spaceships that kids can build with whatever bricks they have.”

How should parents and kids use this book?

Kids eight and older will have no problems reading the instructions, but younger ones might need a hand. Along with building instructions, the book includes parts lists, which will make it easy to figure out exactly what you need.

And, parents, you’re in for a blast too! After all, LEGO is ageless and brings out the kid in everyone.

With Halloween just around the corner, why not have your kids build this candy dispenser using LEGO bricks for all those treats?

This book will surely inspire kids of every age. If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift, look no further than this inspiring book! Packed with fun and creativity, it promises hours of entertainment and is a fantastic way to nurture young minds. It’s the ideal gift to ignite their imagination and make this holiday season extra special.