Beautiful Beads

August 1, 2009
Gr 2-5-A diverse collection of 21 fun and unique projects. Young readers will learn how to make different types of beads (fabric, textured, thread, ribbon, sparkle stem), two games, a felt-bead bracelet, a cluster pin, a seed-bead flower magnet, whimsical items (beaded dog, spaghetti doll, and others), a bookmark, a tissue box, and more. The colors are vivid, and the illustrations perfectly complement the text. The directions are numbered (2 to 14 steps), easy to understand, and color-illustrated for visual instructional clarity. Each craft is explained as "Here is what you need" and "Here is what you do." Materials are readily available. This book will supplement books such as Judy Ann Sadler's "Beads" (Kids Can, 1994; o.p.)."Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY"

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