– Over 15 Amazing Cardboard Creations –
- Authors: Fiona Hayes & Christiane Engel
- Publisher: QEB Publishing (October 15, 2019)
- Genre: Picture Book/Nonfiction
- Hardback: 48 pages
Description (publisher)
Nothing beats the joy a cardboard box can bring on a rainy day. Want to fly a plane? Get a cardboard box. Want to go to space? Cardboard box. Want to build a castle and hold a jousting tournament? That’s right – you need a cardboard box! Cardboard Creations is bursting full of ideas for how to turn that magical cardboard box into so many exciting playthings. In House Stuff you can build a kitchen to cook in or a shop with its own to till to run in using the simple instructions and full colour photos. Like the humble cardboard box, this book will stretch as far as your imagination will allow. What will you build?
My Thoughts:
For someone looking for fun activities to engage in with a child, this might be the perfect book. Children are sure to love these cute creations and they look like they’d be so much fun to play with. However, children will obviously have to be careful. We all know cardboard doesn’t have the life expectancy of its plastic counterparts. But making a project together creates such lasting memories that I’d still vote for these picture-worthy experiences.
The instructions for each project are easy to follow and detailed.
My thanks to #Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC of #InTheHome . This #bookreview is only my opinion.
What Concerned Me:
For me personally, my biggest concern would be locating the boxes needed. The book does give examples of places to possibly obtain them, but that would be my biggest concern.
What I Liked Most:
Of course, any of these projects can be made for a child. But I absolutely love a book that encourages working together with a child. My memories are filled with the times I had Mom or Dad’s undivided attention. No purchased object has ever held the same meaning.
This book provides excellent instructions and pictures.
About The Authors:
Fiona Hayes has illustrated, designed and written children’s books for nearly 20 years, and has worked with children and adults on a wide range of craft projects. She has always loved making things, from baking to all sorts of crafts. From her point of view, things you make are always better than anything you can buy, and best of all, creating wonderful stuff makes you and everyone else smile!
Christiane Engel is an award-winning illustrator and author. Her work can be found in a huge variety of kids’ books all over the world, including a kids’ bible and a children’s atlas as well as Walter Foster Jr.’s ABC Love and ABC Yoga. Her instantly recognizable children’s characters appeared in an award-winning ad campaign in the UK and she works with the Surrey County Council to create advertising and educational material for families. She has also created illustrations for animated programs for clients including the BBC. Christiane lives by the sea in southeast England with her little family. Learn more at chengel.myportfolio.com.
