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Origami

By Lucy Bowman
Series: Tear-off Pads
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Origami by Lucy Bowman is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Through engaging instructions and colourful illustrations, the book guides children in creating various origami models, making it perfect for fostering creativity and hands-on learning.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in introducing children to the art of paper folding. It's filled with step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow, making it perfect for young ones to explore creativity and develop fine motor skills through fun and imaginative projects.

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Learn the basics of the ancient Japanese art of origami - creating objects from a single sheet of folded paper. this tear-out pad contains 100 sheets of patterned paper, and a gatefold cover features instructions on how to make four different designs - swans, butterflies, trees and boats.

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A tear-off pad of beautiful patterned and coloured paper plus instructions for making five different origami models.

Includes 100 sheets of patterned paper plus simple, step-by-step instructions for making five different designs – a swan, butterfly, sailing boat, fox, and frog.

A lovely gift - no need for extra materials as all the paper to make 100 origami creations is included in the book.

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    A tear-off pad of beautiful patterned and coloured paper plus instructions for making five different origami models. Includes 100 sheets of patterned paper plus simple, step-by-step instructions for making five different designs – a swan, butterfly, sailing boat, fox, and frog. A lovely gift - no need for extra materials as all the paper to make 100 origami creations is...
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Origami by Lucy Bowman is praised for being an excellent introduction to papercrafting, especially for children or beginners seeking inspiration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409581956

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anni Betts

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 227.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 200

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Lucy Bowman Series: Tear-off Pads

About the Author

Lucy Bowman grew up in a village in Cheshire, where she spent her time having adventures outdoors or reading about them in books. She completed a degree in American Studies and joined Usborne to write books on all kinds of topics, from Antarctica to space to games and puzzles.

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