North Light's popular polymer clay series goes kid-sized and capitalizes on the desire of children and parents for easy, interesting and creative activities to do at home. Clay Characters for Kids shows children of all ages how to make eighteen fantastic figures. Master sculptor and teacher Maureen Carlson keeps each project uncomplicated and fun. Kids will learn basic techniques for sculpting simple clay creatures, then move on to slightly more complex creations. Carlson is also an exceptional storyteller, which makes working with clay even more entertaining. Her instructions are presented hand-in-hand with a delightful children's story. As they read, kids will learn how to make 30 fantastic storybook characters, bringing their imaginations to life in three dimensions! Maureen Carlson is the author of several books on polymer clay including How to Make Clay Characters and Family and Friends in Polymer Clay. She has also produced five instructional videos and written numerous articles for craft publications.

She lives in Prior Lake, Minnesota.