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Cat's Cradle String Games

by Camilla Gryski   |  Ages 0-7
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Cat's Cradle String Games - Thryft
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Magical string figures, step-by-step nostalgia.

If you yearn for hands-on fun, "Cat's Cradle String Games" offers a refreshing dive into the traditional whimsy of childhood games. With over 40 interactive figures to craft, you'll be engaged for hours, reliving simpler times or teaching the younger generation the art of string shapes. Its clear illustrations accompany you, ensuring success and possibly sparking a delightful hobby.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Cat's Cradle String Games

by Camilla Gryski   |  Ages 0-7
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$16.90  

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ISBN: 9780590254861
Authors: Camilla Gryski
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Date of Publication: 1995-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Preschool, Young Readers
Related Topics: Picture Books, Adventure, Animals
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 78 readers)

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Play 40 terrific games with only one piece of string!*Includes such favorites as the Winking Eye and the Fish Spear*Make intricate, magical string figures*Simple, step-by-step instructions*More than 200 illustrations
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Magical string figures, step-by-step nostalgia.

If you yearn for hands-on fun, "Cat's Cradle String Games" offers a refreshing dive into the traditional whimsy of childhood games. With over 40 interactive figures to craft, you'll be engaged for hours, reliving simpler times or teaching the younger generation the art of string shapes. Its clear illustrations accompany you, ensuring success and possibly sparking a delightful hobby.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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