FICTION

51 Things To Make with Cardboard Tubes

by Fiona HAYES
9781682970058. ea vol: 80p. (Super Crafts). photos. Quarto/QEB. Sept. 2016. Tr $14.95.
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PreS-Gr 3—A collection of great craft ideas that center on the repurposing of cardboard tubes and egg cartons. Bound in sturdy cardboard, each volume is a bright and colorful celebration of recycling. Illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions in combination with a clean layout make this an accessible selection for young crafters. The projects vary between the two titles: airplanes, giraffes, bowling pins, trains, and desk sets in Cardboard Tubes; puppets, fire engines, masks, pirate ships, and treasure chests in Egg Cartons. The emphasis on reusing household materials makes this a great option for the environmentally conscious and those looking for activities with inexpensive materials.
VERDICT A solid entry into recycling and crafting for young students, for use at home or in library programs.
Reviewed by Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA
Step-by-step instructions for crafting items such as birdhouses, animals, and lanterns (Tubes) and finger puppets, masks, and garlands (Cartons) are clearly illustrated on one or two pages each. In addition to each common household base, most involve simple equipment (e.g., scissors, clothespins) and embellishments (googly eyes, tissue paper). Cartons does not specify whether cardboard or Styrofoam is best; neither book suggests adult help. Review covers the following titles: 51 Things to Make with Cardboard Tubes and 51 Things to Make with Egg Cartons.
 , Nov 01, 2016

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