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Making books with kids, 25 paper projects to fold, sew, paste, pop, and draw., Esther K Smith

eng

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non fiction

Making books with kids

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dictionaries

Esther K Smith

25 paper projects to fold, sew, paste, pop, and draw.

This illustrated guide features twenty-five projects to share with crafty kids who love to read-with simple techniques for book binding, pop-up books and more! In Making Books with Kids , master book artist Esther K. Smith shares kid-friendly, easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of fun and creative bookmaking projects-all supported with step-by-step, full-color photographs and illustrations. Each sequence is accompanied by finished samples and variations as well as Smith's own inspiring work. Full of paper crafting techniques, including sewing, collage, pop-up assemblage and more, the lessons in this book are both practical and open-ended, offering plenty of room for exploration and variation. Colorful photos illustrate how different people using the same lesson will yield different results, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist's personal style. Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises

juvenile