Paper Folding

School Library Journal

Gr 3-6

Each of these attractive, well-designed books features between 10 and 12 nicely structured, enjoyable crafts. An introduction provides information as to the preparation, tools, and skills required for success. The clearly written step-by-step instructions include an unusual feature: they indicate the time required, not just for completion of the craft, but for cleanup as well. All of the books feature a combination of brightly colored artwork and realistic photographs. The least successful may be Drawing-children may be disappointed when, despite their having followed all the directions, their efforts do not approach the end product shown in the book. A Web site providing links related to the series will be updated regularly.