Learn The Cat’s Cradle, one of history’s most popular children’s games, with this easy-to-follow activity book perfect for unplugged fun at home, on the road, family game night, or wherever you go. Beat boredom in long lines, or calm anxious, fidgeting hands with this engaging interactive game.
Though we don’t know which culture began playing string games — or when — we do know that the Cat’s Cradle probably began in primitive times. Cat’s Cradle was first acknowledged in the 1700s and, since 1888, over 2,000 patterns have been recorded.
The Cat’s Cradle: And 8 Other Fantastic String Games features:
One extra-long continuous cat’s cradle string, perfect for up to four playersEight classic string games like Cat’s Cradle and Hand Catch, as well as string figures such as Witch’s Broom, Parachute, Jacobs Ladder, and moreEasy-to-follow instructions and pictures for every trick, twist, and tie, you’ll be a string wizard in no time
This timeless childhood game provides:
Hours of fun entertainment for children ages 6-10 and nostalgia for the young at heartA great boredom buster, fidget trick, or object for restless handsPerfect gift for birthdays or holidays, stocking stuffer at Christmas, or basket filler for EasterA fun way to build community during camping trips or summer camp
Elizabeth Encarnacion is an author and book editor who specializes in books for kids and teens. Her books include Cat’s Cradle & Other Fabulous String Figures, The Girls’ Guide to Campfire Activities, and 3-D Doodle Book & Kit. She is also the programming director for Spells Writing Lab, a non-profit writing and tutoring center for children based in North Philadelphia.
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Publisher : Applesauce Press
Publication date : October 15, 2019
Language : English
Print length : 48 pages
ISBN-10 : 1604338687
ISBN-13 : 978-1604338683
Reading age : 7 – 11 years, from customers
Dimensions : 6.08 x 0.82 x 9.02 inches
Grade level : 2 – 3
Jennifer Evans –
If You Can Get Your Elementary School Off the iPad, It Will Suck Them In
I put this in my eight-year-old’s Christmas stocking. He got so many other glitzy toys that he didn’t pay much attention to it at first, but once he got bored with everything else and pick this up, he hasn’t stopped playing with it since.He learned to make all of the formations described in the book without my help, he can do it by himself or with his brother, and now that he’s mastered everything in the book he’s moved on to attempting to invent and name his own formations with the string provided.This was a great Christmas present that has kept him occupied for a long time, and considering how inexpensive it was it was a very good value.
KnitSim –
Lots of pictures
The book has clear photos of the various figures you can create as well as instructions for cat’s cradle. This takes me back to my childhood! I love teaching my granddaughter how to play. I did buy a Chinese jump rope to make it easier to manipulate the string, as the one provided had no stretch.
Linda –
Fun game
I was able to introduce my young 8 year old grandchild with fun string games that I did as a child. The illustrations and written directions were too confusing for an 8 year old to do on her own but we had fun practicing them together.
william –
Cat and craddle
Grand daughter loved it
Deb –
Childhood game brought forward
I bought this for my grandkids for their mother to play with them as I am far away. However, be sure you can be there to show them how as our excitement about how we played it is needed for them to get into it.maybe better pictures in it or a link to a uTube?
FlirtyFox1220 –
Great gift!
My daughter has had this for almost 4 years, she still enjoys it! She loves to fidget and create. The book has clear instructions and pictures. String holds up!! Love it!
Mr and Mrs Roy –
Hard to follow
Instructions are not clear.
Magryta5 –
Nice quality
This item arrived as described. It is a nice quality item and I would order it again!
Emily –
Bought this for my nieces aged 7-9. We had lots of fun with all the different string games. Instructions were easy to follow!
Vickie Dereng –
Looking for toys/games from 100 years ago and found these and a few others. The kids loved them and played with them throughout the birthday party held for my MIL who turned 100.
Yolanda M. –
Returned item as it was too confusing to follow for the person for who it was intended! Also the string is connected with a metal crimp which can intefer with performing the figures & games smoothly.