The Cat's Cradle: And 8 Other Fantastic String Games

ISBN: 1604338687

Author: Encarnacion, Elizabeth

Condition: New

Learn The Cats Cradle, one of historys most popular childrens games, with this easy-to-follow activity book perfect for unplugged fun at home, on the road, family game night, or wherever you go. Beat boredom in long lines, or calm anxious, fidgeting hands with this engaging interactive game.Though we dont know which culture began playing string games - or when - we do know that the Cats Cradle we do know that the Cats Cradle has been enjoyed for many generations. Cats Cradle was first acknowledged in the 1700s and, since 1888, over 2,000 patterns have been recorded.The Cat's Cradle: And 8 Other Fantastic String Games features: One extra-long continuous cats cradle string, perfect for up to four players Eight classic string games like Cats Cradle and Hand Catch, as well as string figures such as Witchs Broom, Parachute, Jacobs Ladder, and more Easy-to-follow instructions and pictures for every trick, twist, and tie, youll be a string wizard in no timeThis timeless childhood game provides: Hours of fun entertainment for children ages 6-10 and nostalgia for the young at heart A great boredom buster, fidget trick, or object for restless hands Perfect gift for birthdays or holidays, stocking stuffer at Christmas, or basket filler for Easter A fun way to build community during camping trips or summer campElizabeth Encarnacion is an author and book editor who specializes in books for kids and teens. Her books include Cats Cradle & Other Fabulous String Figures, The Girls Guide to Campfire Activities, and 3-D Doodle Book & Kit. She is also the programming director for Spells Writing Lab, a non-profit writing and tutoring center for children based in North Philadelphia.