Books with author Catherine Bernard

Monsters are high-interest topics for today's readers, and activities about monsters make this book irresistible! In this entertaining volume, monster enthusiasts will love learning how to create origami figures of Dracula, Frankenstein, the Loch Ness Monster, and more. They'll become skilled at the basic folds and techniques needed for each project through illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. After completing the fun activities in this book, readers can design and make their own ghoulish creations using the ancient art of paper folding.

Holidays are some of the most creative times of the year. Young artists often want to celebrate using their creations. This high-interest book will allow readers and artists alike to start their festivities with the Japanese paper folding art of origami. Cute Easter chicks, spooky Halloween skulls, and clever Christmas stockings are some of the inventive projects they'll want to try. They'll learn the basic folds and techniques of paper folding and build upon their skills until they can complete the most challenging project. Origami is for everyone!

Origami is the revered art of paper folding associated with the Japanese culture, but it has been enthusiastically adopted by people of all cultures and ages. The intricate designs of origami lend themselves perfectly to the world of fashion. This delightful series demonstrates how the folding and shaping of colorful pieces of paper isn't so different than the folding and shaping of colorful pieces of cloth. Young artists will love transforming a simple square of paper into vibrant outfits and accessories. The techniques that they'll learn through the step-by-step instructions will help them create a whole new paper wardrobe for themselves and their friends. Features include: Projects are ranked according to a challenge level, so artists can choose the complexity of the activity. Every step of each project is explained and illustrated so that artists can easily accomplish the finished product. Interpreting visual information and understanding the connections in a sequence are skills of the English Language Arts Common Core.

Don't have anything to wear to the big event? All that's needed is some colorful sheets of paper and some origami know-how and anyone can create an amazing outfit, complete with high heels and an evening bag. This enchanting book guides readers through the multi-step process of making intricate origami clothing creations. Young artists will delight in learning the ancient techniques that can turn paper into sculpted masterpieces. Though the different tasks have varying degrees of difficulty, all are clearly explained and complemented by illustrations that make each project achievable.

Fashion is all about assembling the right outfit for the right occasion. Origami is all about constructing just the right shape. This clever book combines fashion and origami to teach readers how to make a full paper wardrobe. It has many high-interest projects including shirts and pleated skirts. Young origami enthusiasts will be amazed at what they can create with a square piece of paper and some basic paper-folding techniques. Accessible text, comprehensible instructions, and how-to photographs guide origami artists of all levels.

Origami artists can take a long time to puzzle out how to turn a piece of paper into a sculptured shape. Similarly, fashion designers can spend a long time creating a stunning outfit from simple cloth. Readers of this high-interest book can become both origami artists and fashion designers as they use simple pieces of paper and some basic techniques to make cool party clothes, including a wedding dress. For each project, accessible step-by-step directions are accompanied by pictures as well as a full-color photograph of the finished product.

Don't have anything to wear to the big event? All that's needed is some colorful sheets of paper and some origami know-how and anyone can create an amazing outfit, complete with high heels and an evening bag. This enchanting book guides readers through the multi-step process of making intricate origami clothing creations. Young artists will delight in learning the ancient techniques that can turn paper into sculpted masterpieces. Though the different tasks have varying degrees of difficulty, all are clearly explained and complemented by illustrations that make each project achievable.

No outfit is complete without the proper accessories. There's no need to head to the store if there's paper nearby. Sunglasses, hats, and even a crown are the entertaining activities in this inventive guide to crafting fashionable origami accessories. Readers will love the ingenious creations they can craft by following just a few step-by-step instructions. They'll gain the confidence to create more origami models of the fashion world and beyond.

Origami artists can take a long time to puzzle out how to turn a piece of paper into a sculptured shape. Similarly, fashion designers can spend a long time creating a stunning outfit from simple cloth. Readers of this high-interest book can become both origami artists and fashion designers as they use simple pieces of paper and some basic techniques to make cool party clothes, including a wedding dress. For each project, accessible step-by-step directions are accompanied by pictures as well as a full-color photograph of the finished product.