Synopsis
Presents instructions for making various kinds of books including those that carry messages across space and time as well as those that save words, ideas, and pictures.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-06-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 96 pages | | Height: | 10.5 in | | Width: | 8.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 20.8 oz |
Publisher's Note
From the author of four successful craft books for kids comes this lively and imaginative activity book that introduces children ages 8 to 14 to the wonders of making their own books. The 18 projects are innovative and interactive. There's a Time Capsule with pages to be cut open in the future, and a Travel Journal with Secrets for kids to take along, complete with pages for notes and photos, and pockets for such things as ticket stubs, pressed leaves, and small maps. Other projects include a holiday book with pop-ups, a treasure chest book about one's family, and a garden log book with a ring binding to hold information as well as seeds. Each project is shown in full color and illustrated with charming, full-color, how-to drawings by the author.
Industry Reviews
Gr 4-7-An interesting, unusual collection of crafts. Diehn explains that books are containers for messages, information, or ideas, and suggests that there are many shapes they may take. She gives general and specific ideas for making nontraditional books: those for carrying messages, for celebrating and marking occasions, for recording memories and thoughts, and for storing photographs or sketches. Throughout, sidebars provide information on the history of books. Materials needed are listed, and detailed step-by-step directions are provided. When an awl or Exacto knife is required, adult assistance is suggested. Some of the projects are complex, but clear line drawings accompany the instructions and full-color photographs show the finished products. What is wonderful about this title is the author's ability to interest and convince readers that they, too, can become creators. Children will use this title to make books for fun or assignments. Teachers can find ways to incorporate it into their history, science, or math curriculum. Great ideas for inspiring projects.-Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City
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