Books in Origami Holidays series

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, isn't just one special day, but eight. Through the thoughtful text and engaging projects in this high-interest book, a follow-up to its popular predecessor, readers will explore more symbols that reflect the beliefs and traditions surrounding this Jewish holiday. They'll love making their own origami versions of menorahs, gift boxes, stars, and more. The folds and techniques artists will learn in each carefully explained activity will prove invaluable in mastering challenging origami projects in the future.

People like to prepare for holiday celebrations by decorating with symbols and reminders of the special time. Thanksgiving is a day steeped in history and tradition, and the origami projects in this second book of Thanksgiving activities reflect this in a fun way. Beginner and advanced origami artists will love creating the Thanksgiving imagery, including a wreath of fall colors, the Mayflower, and, of course, a turkey. Each project is introduced with an explanation of the symbol's significance to the holiday and is broken down into easy-to-follow steps and illustrations.

Valentine's Day is a holiday bursting with gifts, and homemade gifts are the most heartfelt of all. This sweet book enables artistic readers to make a number of origami gifts for their valentines, including a heart with wings, a red rose, and a teddy bear. They'll be amazed how a few basic techniques can turn a piece of paper into an extraordinary shape. As a bonus in each well-explained and carefully illustrated activity, each symbol's connection to Valentine's Day is thoughtfully presented. Let's get folding!

Halloween can be a creepy holiday, and young origami artists will love making it creepier by constructing their own Halloween decorations using the art of paper folding. While creating origami skulls, vampires, witches, spiders, and more, readers will discover why this intriguing imagery is linked with the holiday. Just a few pieces of paper, well-explained instructions, and labeled visual aids are all young artists need. They'll be amazed how a few basic techniques can transform paper into a spooky work of art.

Origami is an elegant, soothing art form. Getting the hang of it, however, can be a bit tricky. Crafters have no need to worry, though. With these helpful manuals in hand, they will soon be making all sorts of origami projects to make Christmas, Hanukkah, Halloween, and other holidays extra special. There is a plethora of single- and multisheet projects, some of which incorporate other basic craft materials, to provide the diversity every crafty student craves.

Holidays are some of the most fun days of the year. What better way to get excited for Christmas, Halloween, or Diwali than by doing crafts to decorate for the big day? Step-by-step instructions guide readers through origami projects relating to many popular holidays, including Easter, Valentine’s Day, and Hanukkah. In addition, fact boxes add great information about each project, such as the tradition of giving Christmas trees as a symbol of peace and the meaning of the word “Diwali.”

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, isn't just one special day, but eight. Through the thoughtful text and engaging projects in this high-interest book, a follow-up to its popular predecessor, readers will explore more symbols that reflect the beliefs and traditions surrounding this Jewish holiday. They'll love making their own origami versions of menorahs, gift boxes, stars, and more. The folds and techniques artists will learn in each carefully explained activity will prove invaluable in mastering challenging origami projects in the future.