This past Christmas Zachary received "My Little Blue Robot" by Stephen T. Johnson from his grandparents. It's a hands-on book that your 3- to 7-year-olds -- and even you -- will just love. Follow the directions on each page, pull out the cardboard parts of the robot, "screw" the robot parts together, and by the end your kiddo will have his very own walking and talking robot!
Zachary loves this book and has even named his robot "Marty". Attempts to take "Marty" apart and put him back into the book ends in tears, which definitely means this present was a winner. I love this book because it's both a fun and educational project to do with my son.
Even if you don't have any kids or they are all grown, you should still check out this book. It will bring out the kid in you.
Books by Stephen T. Johnson:
My Little Blue Robot - Amazon.com
My Little Red Toolbox - Amazon.com
My Little Yellow Taxi - Amazon.com