Which Lego idea book for girls?

[Dream]

My daughters are 4.5 and 7. I wouldn't say they're into lego big time but occasionally attempts to build something. I want to encourage them and give them some ideas of what they can built.

I saw these 2 books on Amazon and according to a review I feel The Lego Play book (http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Play-Book-Ideas-Bricks/dp/1465414126/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1449160486&sr=8-4&keywords=lego+book)categories might get my DDs interested.

The Lego Ideas Book (http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ideas-Book-Daniel-Lipkowitz/dp/0756686067/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1GEJCDZWERGA6DEWRD64) have a lot more reviews and seem popular.

If you have these can you please share your thoughts on which book might be good for beginner girls. They won't be interested in building cars and air crafts just yet.

Thank you.

[rkold]

If you live near a Costco, you might be able to check out both books in person and see which ones overall works better for you.

[lizzywednesday]

I don't think you could go wrong with either book - DD's school's book fair actually carried the "play book" one and I thought it looked pretty cool myself.

I also recommend signing them up for the (TOTALLY FREE) LEGO Club or LEGO Club Junior magazine. There are 6 issues per year (one every 2 months) and each issue has a variety of comics, games, and mini builds. You can sign up online HERE (http://www.lego.com/en-us/club/member/articles/details/magazine-sign-up-2-e344dd7a1961497187adf5352ff87e53).

We have been getting them since June and have ideas for making a LEGO camera, sailboat, "monster" truck, Christmas tree, and more. PLUS each issue highlights things kids have built on their own by printing photos their parents have sent in showing off the various creations. A lot of these are detailed, but some of them are just blocky and colorful. It's a great mix of skill levels and projects that kids have done themselves.

[WatchingThemGrow]

THe play book is newer, hence the fewer reviews.


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[wellyes]

The play book is more minifigure focused....I think it's a little more fun for imaginative play.
My library has both, so, it's not a required purchase IMO. Nice to have.

[egoldber]

Do these books call for a lot of specialty pieces?

[wellyes]

Do these books call for a lot of specialty pieces?


They show models for ideas but don't give a pieces list and don't give step-by-step instructions. We've never had a problem improvising with whatever we have. Might be hard for a kid who likes things to be very precise.

[rkold]

And Daniel is a great author and loves Legos as well.

[stillplayswithbarbies]

these books come with Lego pieces

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591747694

http://www.amazon.com/Klutz-LEGO-Chain-Reactions-Craft/dp/0545703301

[Dream]

I don't think you could go wrong with either book - DD's school's book fair actually carried the "play book" one and I thought it looked pretty cool myself.

I also recommend signing them up for the (TOTALLY FREE) LEGO Club or LEGO Club Junior magazine. There are 6 issues per year (one every 2 months) and each issue has a variety of comics, games, and mini builds. You can sign up online HERE (http://www.lego.com/en-us/club/member/articles/details/magazine-sign-up-2-e344dd7a1961497187adf5352ff87e53).

We have been getting them since June and have ideas for making a LEGO camera, sailboat, "monster" truck, Christmas tree, and more. PLUS each issue highlights things kids have built on their own by printing photos their parents have sent in showing off the various creations. A lot of these are detailed, but some of them are just blocky and colorful. It's a great mix of skill levels and projects that kids have done themselves.

Thank you, I will do it.

And I went ahead and ordered the Play book. Thanks again!!