Lego · Piano · Guitar · Recorder · Chess Books for Children

Image-based STEAM books that make learning fun for ages 5–12.

Build It! — LEGO® building instruction books for age 5+Play It! Piano — Beginner piano books for ages 5+Play It! Guitar — Beginner guitar books for ages 5+Play It! Recorder — Beginner recorder books for ages 5+Chess for Kids — for ages 7+

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Jennifer Kemmeter book collection — Build It!, Play It!, and Chess for Kids series

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I author image-based books for children ages 5–12, including color-coded music guides, LEGO construction projects, and beginner-friendly chess books designed to spark learning through play.

Every book is designed to be intuitive and visual — so children can dive straight in, build confidence, and have fun along the way.

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Play It! Piano

Colour-coded beginner piano books for ages 5+. Match notes to keys and play familiar songs from day one.

Play It! Guitar

Shape-coded beginner guitar books for ages 5+. Simple chord diagrams make learning guitar easy and fun.

Build It!

LEGO® building instruction books for ages 5+. Step-by-step visual guides for creative builders.

Chess for Kids

Beginner chess books for ages 7+. Learn the moves, strategies, and tactics through clear visual guides.

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