Here’s a snapshot of my two books, TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors and Creative Adventures in Cursive.

 

 

 

 

 

Creative Adventures in Cursive (Rockport, 2018). Writing is cooler in cursive, and Creative Adventures in Cursive gives kids ideas for practicing writing skills, then guides them into cursive creativity.

As many educators will attest, writing in cursive provides cognitive benefits in spelling, memory, reading comprehension, language skills, and overall academic confidence. Practicing cursive carries similar benefits when drawing; once you learn the basic shapes, you can play with it by creating your own personal style.

In Creative Adventures in Cursive, noted author Rachelle Doorley, the creative force behind Tinkerlab, shows twenty-two fun and colorful ways to use script to make posters, present school projects, design monograms, create greeting cards, decorate book bags and t-shirts, ice cookies and cakes — writing in script with everything, including fabric markers, pastry tubes, string and yarn, and of course brushes, pens, and crayons.

TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors (Roost Books, 2014), is a book for families and educators who care about raising creative thinkers. The reviews are glorious and humbling, and I’m delighted that the TinkerLab book is moving into the hearts and minds of so many parents, educators, grandparents, caregivers, and makers. TinkerLab has also been the #1 Best Seller in Crafts for Kids on Amazon (affiliate). Woo-hoo!

To find TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors, start here…

Amazon.com  | RoostBooks.com   | Barnes and Noble  | Powells.com | Indiebound.org

You might enjoy reading some of the reviews from our online Book Tour.

Take a Peek Inside the TinkerLab Book

Click here to download the Watercolor Exploration PDF

Click here to download the Potion Station PDF

Praise For TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors…

“I highly recommend Tinkerlab to any parent with young children! I read the book in one sitting (it was that well written) but know I will be referring back to it for years as I encourage my own daughters’ tinkering, experimenting, and creative development.”—Jean V’ant Hul, author of The Artful Parent

“I love Tinkerlab! This book is a glorious invitation for wonder and delight. The teacher in me respects the approach to creativity, process, and self-directed exploration. The mom in me is charmed by the easy-access of materials and projects. Fun! Fun! Fun!”—Lynn Brunelle, author of Pop Bottle Science and Camp Out: The Ultimate Kids’ Guide

“Being playful and creative is such a vital necessity in today’s world!  As an arts educator and parent of a curious four-year-old, I greatly value and embrace the ‘tinkering mindset’ at the core of Doorley’s Tinkerlab.  What an exceptional resource for all ages as we work to include more creative experiences and explorations in our lives.”—Michael Murawski, PhD, Director of Education & Public Programs at the Portland Art Museum and Founder and Editor at ArtMuseumTeaching.com

More Praise for TinkerLab.

See all the reviews on Good Reads. Here’s an sample:

See all the reviews on Amazon. Here’s a sample:

Instagram Love

Top to Bottom:

We are sooooo excited about today’s post… Our very own @tinkerlab book! Can’t wait to get stuck in!  — Maggy Woodley of Red Ted Art via Instagram

Where I’m getting my inspiration today… (Tinkerlab by Rachelle Doorley of @tinkerlab ) Love this book! — Jean Van’t Hul of The Artful Parent via Instagram

Look what just arrived! The brand new book from @tinkerlab YAY!!!  —Alissa Marquess on Instagram

Oh @tinkerlab So So beautiful. Cannot wait to dig in on this bit of happy mail!!! #tinkerlabbook  — Tiffany Dahle via Instagram

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