This week I read The Red Sea Sharks, the 19th book in Hergé’s Tintin series, and I have to say—it’s easily one of the most exciting and tightly plotted adventures so far. As someone rereading these books with adult eyes (and a healthy dose of nostalgia from those elementary school library days), this one really hits all the marks.

From the rustle of its pages to the distinct smell of ink and paper that's seen decades, each page of this book offers not just a craft project but a portal to the past. As you flip through, you’re greeted with a charming array of crafts—macramé plant hangers, hand-sewn puppets, and woodwork wonders—all illustrated with quaint, hand-drawn diagrams that evoke a sense of nostalgia.