Discover, draw and design cultural artifacts from around the world with
this fun and creative activity book-from Native American dreamcatchers
and Hawaiian leis to Russian nesting dolls and Maori pendants.
Lonely Planet Kids' Around the World Craft & Design Book contains
a mix of exciting projects that can be made from common household items.
Colorful illustrations, photos and fun facts introduce young artists to
different cultures and encourage them to create and showcase their
unique designs.
Projects include:
- Designing your own woollen mochilas bag from Venezuela
- Carving a Welsh 'lovespoon' for someone special
- Building and playing a djembe drum from Mali
- Painting a beautiful pysanka egg from Ukraine
- Decorating a wau kite inspired by Malaysian design
- Making an Indonesian wayang shadow puppet
- Designing a decorative Nguni shield from southern Africa
- Coloring in a totem pole from British Columbia, Canada
- Adding bright colors to crin dolls from Chile
- Designing your own set of Russian nesting dolls
- Making a Hawaiian lei from tissue paper
Also available:
-Around the World Coloring Book
-Around the World Fashion Sketchbook
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids-an imprint of the
world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet-published its first book
in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated
global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion
for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world
with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history,
space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global
citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that
makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
