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The Cat's Cradle: And 8 Other Fantastic String Games

By (author) Elizabeth Encarnacion





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Learn The Cat’s Cradle, one of history’s most popular children’s games, with this easy-to-follow activity book perfect for unplugged fun at home, on the road, family game night, or wherever you go. Beat boredom in long lines, or calm anxious, fidgeting hands with this engaging interactive game. Though we don’t know which culture began playing string games — or when — we do know that the Cat’s Cradle we do know that the Cat’s Cradle has been enjoyed for many generations. Cat’s Cradle was first acknowledged in the 1700s and, since 1888, over 2,000 patterns have been recorded. The Cat's Cradle: And 8 Other Fantastic String Games features: One extra-long continuous cat’s cradle string, perfect for up to four players Eight classic string games like Cat’s Cradle and Hand Catch, as well as string figures such as Witch’s Broom, Parachute, Jacobs Ladder, and more Easy-to-follow instructions and pictures for every trick, twist, and tie, you’ll be a string wizard in no time This timeless childhood game provides: Hours of fun entertainment for children ages 6-10 and nostalgia for the young at heart A great boredom buster, fidget trick, or object for restless hands Perfect gift for birthdays or holidays, stocking stuffer at Christmas, or basket filler for Easter A fun way to build community during camping trips or summer camp Elizabeth Encarnacion is an author and book editor who specializes in books for kids and teens. Her books include Cat’s Cradle & Other Fabulous String Figures, The Girls’ Guide to Campfire Activities, and 3-D Doodle Book & Kit. She is also the programming director for Spells Writing Lab, a non-profit writing and tutoring center for children based in North Philadelphia.

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Publisher | HarperCollins Focus
Published date | 15 Oct 2019
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Format | Kit
Pages | 48
Dimensions | 230 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 421g
ISBN | 978-1-6043-3868-3
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BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / crafts & hobbies

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