Holiday Origami

St. Patrick's Day is usually known as a fun holiday of parades, music, and people dressed in green from head to toe. Readers may wonder about the images associated with St. Patrick's Day, though. They may question what a leprechaun is and wonder why a shamrock has come to symbolize the Irish people. In this engaging activity book, they'll learn the answers to these queries and more, while using the exquisite art of origami to create the most popular symbols of St. Patrick's Day. Colorful photos, labeled illustrations, and easy-to-follow steps guide budding origami artists through each paper-folding activity.

People like to prepare for holiday celebrations by decorating with symbols and reminders of the special time. Thanksgiving is a day steeped in history and tradition, and the origami projects in this second book of Thanksgiving activities reflect this in a fun way. Beginner and advanced origami artists will love creating the Thanksgiving imagery, including a wreath of fall colors, the Mayflower, and, of course, a turkey. Each project is introduced with an explanation of the symbol's significance to the holiday and is broken down into easy-to-follow steps and illustrations.

Fall brings fun holidays, including the thanks-filled holiday of Thanksgiving. Readers can thank their friends with handmade origami turkeys, pumpkins, and more. Step-by-step instructions help readers easily create a multitude of iconic symbols their friends and family will love. Series Review: Holiday Origami"Even Novice Folders Will Be Able To Create Some Of The Simple Projects In These Volumes … These Are Solid Sources For Some Basic Objects."-School Library Journal

Bats, pumpkins, ghosts, and frogs are just some of the Halloween symbols featured in this informative guide. Readers will learn to transform a flat sheet of paper into something truly spooky. Easy-to-follow instructions allow readers to create a multitude of imaginative objects. Series Review: Holiday Origami"Even Novice Folders Will Be Able To Create Some Of The Simple Projects In These Volumes … These Are Solid Sources For Some Basic Objects."-School Library Journal

Independence Day, often called America's birthday, has many iconic symbols that can be created out of a simple piece of paper. Readers will learn to make exciting origami shapes that can be displayed around the house, on parade floats, or at family barbeques. The origami hamburger might even have the whole family craving the real thing. Series Review: Holiday Origami"Even Novice Folders Will Be Able To Create Some Of The Simple Projects In These Volumes … These Are Solid Sources For Some Basic Objects."-School Library Journal

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, isn't just one special day, but eight. Through the thoughtful text and engaging projects in this high-interest book, a follow-up to its popular predecessor, readers will explore more symbols that reflect the beliefs and traditions surrounding this Jewish holiday. They'll love making their own origami versions of menorahs, gift boxes, stars, and more. The folds and techniques artists will learn in each carefully explained activity will prove invaluable in mastering challenging origami projects in the future.

Readers can celebrate the holidays by making crafts the whole family will enjoy. They'll learn how to use the traditional Japanese art of folding paper to make fun Christmas and Hanukkah decorations. Step-by-step instructions help readers with budding art skills accomplish amazing feats of paper sculpture. Projects include a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, a card with a wreath, a menorah, dreidel, and the Star of David. Historical facts are interspersed with the instructions. Series Review: Holiday Origami"Even Novice Folders Will Be Able To Create Some Of The Simple Projects In These Volumes … These Are Solid Sources For Some Basic Objects."-School Library Journal

Valentine's Day is a holiday bursting with gifts, and homemade gifts are the most heartfelt of all. This sweet book enables artistic readers to make a number of origami gifts for their valentines, including a heart with wings, a red rose, and a teddy bear. They'll be amazed how a few basic techniques can turn a piece of paper into an extraordinary shape. As a bonus in each well-explained and carefully illustrated activity, each symbol's connection to Valentine's Day is thoughtfully presented. Let's get folding!

Halloween can be a creepy holiday, and young origami artists will love making it creepier by constructing their own Halloween decorations using the art of paper folding. While creating origami skulls, vampires, witches, spiders, and more, readers will discover why this intriguing imagery is linked with the holiday. Just a few pieces of paper, well-explained instructions, and labeled visual aids are all young artists need. They'll be amazed how a few basic techniques can transform paper into a spooky work of art.

Readers can celebrate the sweetest of holidays in a new and exciting way. Using just a sheet of paper, they'll learn to create hearts, roses, and even boxes to store all of their valentines. Easy-to-follow instructions give readers a new way to express how much they care for others. Series Review: Holiday Origami"Even Novice Folders Will Be Able To Create Some Of The Simple Projects In These Volumes … These Are Solid Sources For Some Basic Objects."-School Library Journal

Readers will be hopping with original and creative origami ideas. They will learn to make Easter bunnies, chicks, and springtime flowers in a few easy steps. These unique origami models are great for cards or gifts. Series Review: Holiday Origami"Even Novice Folders Will Be Able To Create Some Of The Simple Projects In These Volumes … These Are Solid Sources For Some Basic Objects."-School Library Journal

Though the Japanese art of paper folding is an ancient tradition, it still delights young and old today. This second volume of Christmas origami projects will appeal to all. Using colored paper or even recycled wrapping paper, readers will be able to make decorations and even small gifts for friends and family. Each high-interest project is accompanied by thoughtful text that explains the significance of the symbols and objects associated with the Christmas holiday. Step-by-step instructions and labeled illustrations guide budding artists as they make reindeer, wreaths, and more.