Books
Announcing Randel’s new book
“Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector”
The cover of Randel’s new book that he wrote and illustrated!
Click on the cover above to order.
Randel has authored a series of craft books especially for young people called “Paper Craft Fun for Holidays”. You can order copies online by clicking on the links below. For autographed copies or multiple book discounts please write Randel directly on our contact page.
Here is what people are saying about Randel’s books!
The combination of classroom-friendly projects with solid cultural lore makes this series a first stop for teachers seeking holiday-themed craft ideas. –Booklist – April 1, 2009
Though directed to schools and libraries, these books are also a great resource for parents seeking hands-on activities with their children . . . –Multicultural Review – Summer 2008
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“I have been very impressed with your paper craft books! Unlike many such books, these projects are actually do-able by kids. I like that there is a brief intro to the holiday, and then the crafts are simple, made from inexpensive, easily obtainable materials. They can be done by a child on their own, or scaled up as a program/classroom project without requiring constant one-on-one adult assistance. They also relate to the meaning/history of the holiday and support the community-building aspects of the holiday… Thanks!” Barbara Bruxvoort- Children’s Librarian – San Bruno, CA
“The crafts are attractive and easy to make with adult help, and they use common supplies like construction paper, tissue paper, markers, scissors, and glue. Reproducible patterns are included ...”
Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library School Library Journal 10-08
The instructions for the crafts are kid-friendly, with numbered steps accompanied by color photographs. The materials-- which are clearly set forth in a colored box on the first page of instructions--are common craft supplies such as glue, construction paper, and crayons. A table of contents and an index help readers to easily find what they are looking for, and a short list of books and Internet addresses lead to more information... The projects are well-suited for home and classroom. These projects would work well in a unit on holidays or as a craft for storytime.
Reviewer: Heather Christensen (Children's Literature). http://www.childrenslit.com/childrenslit/th_kwanzaa.html
Fun & Festive Winter Crafts
Fun & Festive Crafts for Spring
Fun & Festive Crafts for Summer
Fun & Festive Crafts for Fall
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