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32 pp.
| ABDO
| August, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-311-7$28.50
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Cool Fiber Art series.
Each formulaic entry in this series introduces one type of fiber art with an overview of its basic tools, terminology, and techniques, plus five projects increasing in complexity. The projects, shown in large, close-up photos, are cute and kid-friendly (and--encouragingly--apparently executed by children), but the accompanying step-by-step directions aren't always clear. Some text is repeated across volumes. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Cool Fiber Art titles: pcf2]Cool Crocheting for Kids, Cool Embroidery for Kids, Cool Punch Needle for Kids, and Cool Sewing for Kids.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| August, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-310-0$28.50
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Cool Fiber Art series.
This series offers cultural background information followed by easy-to-make representative craft projects with photos and stepped directions. Each clean, colorful volume includes nine projects (one of which is a recipe): e.g., an Australian boomerang, Indian almond cookies, a medieval European coat of arms, and Japanese block prints. The volumes offer respectful ways to identify and enjoy various world cultures. Glos. Review covers these Super SandCastle: Super Simple Cultural Art titles: Super Simple Australian Art, Super Simple European Art, Super Simple Indian Art, and Super Simple Japanese Art.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| August, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-306-3$28.50
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Cool Fiber Art series.
This series offers cultural background information followed by easy-to-make representative craft projects with photos and stepped directions. Each clean, colorful volume includes nine projects (one of which is a recipe): e.g., an Australian boomerang, Indian almond cookies, a medieval European coat of arms, and Japanese block prints. The volumes offer respectful ways to identify and enjoy various world cultures. Glos. Review covers these Super SandCastle: Super Simple Cultural Art titles: Super Simple Australian Art, Super Simple European Art, Super Simple Indian Art, and Super Simple Japanese Art.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| August, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-307-0$28.50
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Cool Fiber Art series.
This series offers cultural background information followed by easy-to-make representative craft projects with photos and stepped directions. Each clean, colorful volume includes nine projects (one of which is a recipe): e.g., an Australian boomerang, Indian almond cookies, a medieval European coat of arms, and Japanese block prints. The volumes offer respectful ways to identify and enjoy various world cultures. Glos. Review covers these Super SandCastle: Super Simple Cultural Art titles: Super Simple Australian Art, Super Simple European Art, Super Simple Indian Art, and Super Simple Japanese Art.