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Folding Paper Toys offers a systematic approach to paper toy creation, with each model illustrated in clear line drawings accompanied by photographs. The book is organized into four sections: Sailing and Flying Toys, Puppets, Magic Tricks and Noise Makers, and Doll House and Furniture, covering a variety of playful devices from catamarans and sails to coin tricks and dollhouse furniture. Additional content includes introductory forewords by Shari Lewis and Lillian Oppenheimer, as well as a concise bibliography for further study.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies
Authors: Shari Lewis
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