Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Stop buying those plastic and Styrofoam egg cartons, Mom-kids will want the cardboard kind to create the projects compiled in this book. Most involve constructing animal figures, including a frog, rabbit, row of chickens, and large red dragon (the underside of one carton becomes the scales on its back, while another is used for its snapping jaws). Mask, jewelry, and vehicle ideas are also offered, all explained in concise numbered steps and clear illustrations, alongside photos of the playful finished products. The projects generally require little more than glue, scissors, and paint, though a healthy appetite for scrambled eggs will help, too. Simultaneously available: 51 Things to Make with Cardboard Tubes. Ages 5-8. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
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.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
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.] (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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