Description: Title: Things to Make and DoAuthor: Esther M. BjolandPublisher: Standard Education Society, Inc. Chicago 1965, Child HorizonsFrom the Foreword: "Toys are important to a child but too many of them can be a handicap. A child who has a chest full of ready-made plaything often becomes indifferent to them. Eventually none amuse or please and the toy owner becomes restless, dissatisfied, and frequently difficult to live with. Such a child urgently needs a wholesome release from his ready made toys and an opportunity to make some of his own."This book is beautifully illustrated with a wealth of easy to do, yet substantial projects for children. The Table of Contents in this book is four pages long (see photos), some of the items in this book to make are: Paper Folding, Floating Toys, Cork and Cardboard JewelryColored Paper Doilies, Book Ends from Tin Cans, A GliderA Picture Holder, A Parachute, A Lean-To, Grass HutsPussy Willow Picture, Easter Egg Fun, Paper PotteryA Can Rattle for Halloween, Paper Snowflakes, Vegetable DollsA Wall Pocket, A Doll Hat, Potato Printing, Pirate Sail BoatBlock Printing, Shadow Pictures, Paper Bag Hats, Stay in Bed Activity BoxCork Printing, A Folded Christmas Box, A Christmas Tree, Book MarksYarn Dolls, Christmas Stockings, A Knitting Holder, An Accordion Picture BookA Peter Rabbit Toy, Crayon Tapestry, Pipe Cleaner Dolls, and much, much, much more.Text block firm, cover has some edge and corner wear, there is some wear at the top and bottom of the spine. A few light smudges on cover. Some age discoloration around the edges.Ships by USPS Media Mail.
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year Printed: 1965
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Lots (146) of Fun Arts & Crafts for Children
Binding: Hardcover
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
Region: North America
Illustrator: Mary G. Atkins and Company
Author: Esther M Bjoland
Subject: Children's Activity Projects
Personalized: Yes
Original/Facsimile: 1965 Edition
Modification Description: Inscription from Grandparents on Title Page
Language: English
Character Family: Boys and Girls
Publisher: Standard Education Society, Inc.
Place of Publication: USA
Special Attributes: Illustrated