Synopses & Reviews
Twenty-five interactive cardboard model projects that engage kids' creativity and "out of the box" thinking skills through hands-on learning and the application of science-based principles.
Kids can bring old cardboard to life and build recycled creations they can play with, sit in, and wear.
Supporting STEM education initiatives and the Maker Movement, Out of the Box includes 25 interactive cardboard model projects to inspire kids' creativity through engaged and hands-on learning, and, as the founder of Maker Faire Dale Dougherty says, "to realize with their hands what they can imagine in their minds."
From small-scale gifts to large constructions, author and award-winning paper engineer Jemma Westing uses clear, step-by-step instructions to show kids how to make dinosaurs, masks, race cars, and so much more, and inspirational images encourage them to make their own unique models when they are feeling more confident. The projects utilize only recycled materials, including cardboard rolls and boxes, so all the supplies should be easy to find right at home.
Build something brilliant with Out of the Box. The possibilities are endless.
Review
Westing a paper engineer and book designer proves just how much cardboard can do in more than 20 projects inspired by her not for profit BrilliantBuilds workshops. Among them: transforming toilet paper tubes into brightly colored (and adorable) owl figures building a geodesic “dome den” for the backyard and creating wearable robot costumes. (The accompanying photograph shows two kids engaged in a face off reminiscent of Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots though children who attempt this project may want to be more careful with their own handiwork.) The ambitiousness of the projects varies greatly—from a modest vase of hand painted cardboard flowers to elaborate masks games and race cars; difficulty levels are noted and small photographs help make the steps of each project clear. With equal emphasis on construction and decoration it’s a book pitched at both sides of a child’s brain. Ages 7–10. (Apr.)" Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."
Synopsis
From castles to animal masks, pirate ships, and even dinosaurs You will be amazed at how much you can do with a simple cardboard box. A DIY projects book for kids that use recycling as a way to build creativity, imagination, and interactive play for kids aged 7-12. It features clear step-by-step instructions and detailed photographic explanations that will inspire imaginative minds.
The sky is the limit with Out Of The Box This book is designed to help kids learn and play. They will learn about the idea of upcycling and reusing materials that otherwise would be thrown away.
This book has 25 brilliant projects for them to choose from. Detailed instructions and photographs along with colorful inspiration sheets will delight and inspire for hours of endless fun. Out Of The Box will help kids develop their creativity and imagination through interactive play, and inspire them to find a thousand more projects to build.
Think Out Of The Box
A box is just a box, right? Wrong It could be a pirate ship, a butterfly, or a family of penguins Out of the box will encourage kids to see a cardboard box as more than junk. Kids can build their imaginations and creative skills by reusing household cardboard. Learn to build and decorate a range of projects to share, wear, and play with.
This educational book will show kids how to:
- Develop cardboard skills
- Build a castle, city and pirate ship
- Design penguins, butterflies, and rabbits
- Create games like ring toss
- Produce wearables like Pharaoh's finery and masks
- Decorate funky flowers and lazy lizards
- And much, much more
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Awards
Book category winner of the Creative Play Award 2017
About the Author
Jemma Westing is an award-winning book designer and paper engineer based in the UK. She has developed a number of innovative interactive books and modeling kits for children. In 2013, Jemma set up a not-for-profit initiative called BrilliantBuilds, which runs free workshops to encourage children to create amazing things with recycled cardboard.