Cat’s Cradle (Klutz Activity Kit) 9.44″ Length x 0.5″ Width x 5.75″ Height

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Kids have been looping string around their fingers to make cool patterns ever since the invention of string and fingers, passing the skill from generation to generation through some mysterious recreational osmosis. In today’s high tech world, though, people have completely forgotten how to make The Cup and Saucer, The Witch’s Broom, and Jacob’s Ladder. Thank goodness for Cat’s Cradle. Since its introduction in 1993, Cat’s Cradle has sold more than 3.9 million copies worldwide. That means we’ve introduced at least 39,000,000 fingers to the joy of string games. We couldn’t be prouder. The four-millionth copy will sell any day now and, to prepare for that happy occasion, we’ve given the book a brand-new cover. Inside, the simple instructions and ultra-clear tech art remain as foolproof as ever. And, of course, the book still comes with a never-ending loop of rainbow-colored string. Some things are just too good to mess with. In today’s high tech world, people have completely forgotten how to make The Cup and Saucer, The Witch’s Broom, and Jacob’s Ladder. Thank goodness for Cat’s Cradle. This book’s simple instructions and ultra-clear instructional art are foolproof.

From the Publisher

What is Klutz?

Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every kid. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials, and hearty helpings of humor is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity.

Super-clear instructions Open-ended Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Everything You Need

Cat’s Cradle

A Book of String Figures.

As long as there’s been string, people have played string games. All over the world, people have amazed each other by turning an ordinary piece of string into a picture of something out of their everyday lives.

With this kit, you will learn how to make 5 string figures, including The Cup and Saucer, The Witch’s Broom, and Jacob’s Ladder.

With simple instructions and ultra-clear instructional art, each string picture is foolproof.

What You Get

– A 35-page book of string games.

– 1 loop of multicolored string.

Crystal Clear Instructions

Easy-to-follow illustrations take you from the basic Cup and Saucer string figure to warm up your fingers all the way to Jacob’s Ladder.

No matter your skill level, you will pick up some new string techniques to do alone or with a pal!

What You Can Make

5 classic string figures to master:

– Cup and Saucer.

– Eiffel Tower.

– Witch’s Broom.

– Cat’s Cradle.

– Jacob’s Ladder.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ KLUTZ
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 1993
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 37 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1878257536
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1878257536
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 – 10 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 0.6 x 9.4 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #22 in Children’s Game Books (Books)
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