Klutz to launch new product line in 2017

NEW YORK -- A leading brand of activity kits for kids is launching a new book and craft line for kids ages 4 and up.

Klutz says it plans to roll out four Klutz Jr. kits beginning in January, with four more planned for fall 2017 and four planned per year thereafter.

"For decades, Klutz has been the authority on creating award-winning and best-selling book and craft kits," says Stacy Lellos, mom of three and General Manager of Klutz. "Klutz Jr. combines that expertise with a line of products that support and empower younger children's natural instincts to create and play while nurturing useful skills."

Unlike Klutz products, which are typically for ages 8 and up, Klutz Jr. is developmentally appropriate for preschool-aged kids, ages 4 and up. Created with a team of early learning educators, safety experts, and kid-testers, each Klutz Jr. kit comes with a handle perfect for little hands to tote, a full color "idea book" for inspiration, and quality content and components to get started right away.

Klutz Jr.'s January launch will include four titles:

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  My Clay Critters ($14.99; Ages 4 and up). Made especially for little hands learning fine motor skills, this book and craft kit is ready for kids to dive right in and make 10 adorable ocean critters. 


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  My Egg Carton Animals ($12.99; Ages 4 and up). Children's imaginations run wild as they transform egg cartons into 6 barnyard animals. 


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  My Twinkly Tiaras ($14.99; Ages 4 and up). This book and craft kit contains 3 sparkling crowns just waiting for a special princess to design them. 


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  My Hand Art ($12.99; Ages 4 and up). This hands-on experience promotes fine motor skills as kids learn to draw 20 hand art designs.