Epic Cardboard Adventures

by Leslie Manlapig

Overview

The creator behind the blog Pink Stripey Socks brings her crafting talent to cardboard! With these easy-to-make, imagination-growing cardboard crafts, kids can put on a show, travel back in time, and even rocket to outer space!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684360543
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	03/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	73 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 11 Years

About the Author

Leslie is a full time mom and sometimes puppeteer who adores books, doughnuts, and the color yellow.  She's always on the lookout for new ways to pretend, play and make things with kids. You can read about her family's creative and crafty adventures on her blog www.PinkStripeySocks.com.

Interviews

Fun, engaging projects help kids bring imaginations to life and gives budget-conscious librarians makerspace projects to do that won't break the bank.

Editorial Reviews

03/01/2018
Gr 4–6—This well-developed how-to book teaches readers how to use cardboard to make imaginative props, toys, and other play items. There are full-color illustrations with step-by-step detailed explanations and photos of the stages of assembly. The projects all use a cardboard base, but most require other items such as scissors, glue, fasteners, markers, duct tape, and yarn. Students should be able to work independently and complete the projects. Sometimes the instructions call for a craft knife. However, scissors could be substituted. The text also includes alternatives for construction in case readers do not have the specific materials. Projects are broken down by themed areas and labelled with child-friendly terms. This would be a good addition to encourage creative play or for use in a maker space, and the graphics are eye-catching. VERDICT Consider for robust arts and crafts collections.—Jenifer Pickens, Holmes Middle School, Alexandria, VA

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