Epic Cardboard Adventures

March 1, 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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