One of the most fun ways to celebrate the holidays is with crafts, and origami projects make great holiday decorations and gift ideas. Young readers learn the popular art of paper folding through clear instructions that break down basic techniques and guide them through a variety of exciting activities. Helpful visual examples of each step are included, along with eye-catching boxes that feature the materials needed for each project. From Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas trees to menorahs for Hanukkah and bats for Halloween, readers are sure to enjoy these origami projects designed to make special days feel even more festive.

Making homemade gifts and decorations is one of the best ways to celebrate holidays. Readers of these engaging volumes follow step-by-step instructions to learn a fun and creative skill--origami, or the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. Each book focuses on a specific holiday and takes readers through the steps of creating their own projects based on that holiday. Full-color photographs help readers see what their final product might look like. These easy-to-follow guides help readers of all skill levels learn the ancient art of origami.

Making homemade gifts and decorations is one of the best ways to celebrate holidays. Readers of these engaging volumes follow step-by-step instructions to learn a fun and creative skill--origami, or the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. Each book focuses on a specific holiday and takes readers through the steps of creating their own projects based on that holiday. Full-color photographs help readers see what their final product might look like. These easy-to-follow guides help readers of all skill levels learn the ancient art of origami.

Making homemade decorations can be a great way to celebrate special holidays and occasions. With this series, readers learn how to get creative through the ancient art of Japanese paper folding, origami. Each book focuses on a specific holiday, such as Halloween, Valentine's Day, or Hannukah. Easy-to-follow instructions guide readers through the steps of creating their own holiday-themed projects. Full-color photographs help readers visualize the finished product, while simple text guides readers of all abilities and levels through each project.

Turkeys, pumpkins, and apples are common sights on many Thanksgiving dinner tables, and they’re also fun things to make with paper! In this guide to Thanksgiving origami, readers are presented with cool crafts to make by folding paper—from a Pilgrim to an ear of Thanksgiving corn. Clear steps, visual examples, materials lists, and useful tips help readers master each project. Along the way, historical information and other fun facts give readers more insight into the story of Thanksgiving. The encouraging tone takes the stress out of crafts, creating an experience readers are sure to be thankful for.

Independence Day is a day filled with fireworks, hot dogs, and symbols of America like the bald eagle. These are just some of the fun origami projects readers can make as they follow along with this encouraging and exciting guide to Fourth of July crafts. As readers follow each step, visual examples help them see what each stage of the process should look like. Additional help is provided in an opening section of basic tips and lists of materials needed before each craft. Fun facts about this holiday are also included to make readers feel even more patriotic.

Folding a paper craft and giving it as a gift can be a great way to give thanks to the important people in one’s life. Readers of this informative volume learn how to fold all sorts of Thanksgiving origami crafts, from leaves and pumpkins to a turkey and even a model of the Mayflower. The paper models can be used as decorations and place cards, or they can just be made for fun! Colorful photographs guide readers through the step-by-step instructions, making the activities accessible for readers of many levels.

Christmas and Hanukkah light up the winter with festive celebrations, and readers learn how to add to the fun with their own origami crafts. This multicultural guide to popular holidays introduces readers to a variety of paper folding projects, including Christmas cards, Santa Claus, a menorah, and a dreidel. Clear, step-by-step instructions with visual examples help readers master each project, and helpful tips and materials lists ensure they’re prepared before they begin. In addition, fun facts about the history behind these holidays are presented throughout, allowing readers to learn as they play.

Origami—the Japanese art of paper folding—can be made to fit any occasion, even Christmastime! With the help of this engaging how-to guide, readers learn to fold festive projects such as a Christmas tree, a reindeer, and a Star of Bethlehem. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each fold, while helpful photographs show what the projects look like at various stages. Young artists of many ages and abilities can enjoy folding these fun crafts, which can be given as gifts and used to decorate.

Origami—the Japanese art of paper folding—can be made to fit any occasion, even Christmastime! With the help of this engaging how-to guide, readers learn to fold festive projects such as a Christmas tree, a reindeer, and a Star of Bethlehem. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each fold, while helpful photographs show what the projects look like at various stages. Young artists of many ages and abilities can enjoy folding these fun crafts, which can be given as gifts and used to decorate.