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MY BOOK

All about the TinkerLab bookTinkerLab: 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!

TinkerLab Book

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.

TinkerLab book

Take a Peek Inside the TinkerLab Book

Click here to download the Watercolor Exploration PDF

TinkerLab Book Free Creativity Activity for Kids: Watercolor Exploration

Click here to download the Potion Station PDF

TinkerLab Book Free Activity for Creative Kids, Potion Station

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:

TinkerLab book review

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

TinkerLab Book Review

Instagram Love

You’re invited you to share a photo of your book, your child doing an activity from the book, or something that the book inspired.

Upload your photo to Instagram and tag it with #tinkerlabbook and tag me at @tinkerlab AND add the hashtag #tinkerlabbook, and I’ll do my best to add your image to future roundups of photos.

TinkerLab Book on Instagram #tinkerlabbook

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

November 2014

TinkerLab book on Instagram

October 2014

TinkerLab book on Instagram

TinkerLab Book on Instagram #tinkerlabbook

Loving these “Ten Tinkerlab Habits of Mind” from @tinkerlab and her new book… Plus she has great ideas for setting up a space for tinkering and creating!  — Jean Van’t Hul, The Artful Parent

Thrilled to get my hands on Tinkerlab’s book! A great resource for encouraging creativity in children. Melissa Jordan, The Chocolate Muffin Tree

@tinkerlab rachelle!!!!!! it’s here! congrats, my friend! i cannot wait to sit and appreciate your brilliance on each page! Jen Berlingo, Art Therapist

Oh my goodness! @tinkerlab Rachelle, this is gorgeous! I cannot wait to dive into this with the kids.  Kara Fleck, SimpleKids.net

REVIEW THE BOOK

Thank you for considering TinkerLab for your publication! For all media requests, including review copy or excerpt requests, contact Roost Publicity: publicity@roostbooks.com.

Comments

  1. mylittleeinstein says

    September 26, 2019 at 3:10 am

    Some of the best bedtime story books for toddlers.
    https://mylittleeinstein.com/best-books-for-kids-and-toddlers/

    Reply
  2. maria says

    April 1, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    great resources

    Reply
  3. fnaf says

    August 1, 2020 at 1:02 am

    I really want to thank you for the great things you are writing on this site. Good and engaging content.

    Reply

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