Play 40 terrific games with only one piece of string!

Provides directions, illustrated with photographs, for making many different string figures-- from the fairly simple Jacob's Ladder to more complex Mt. Fuji-- along with information about their history and meaning.

Diagrams and text illustrate the steps involved in creating over one hundred string figures while providing information on their origin and cultural background

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. 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 players - Eight classic string games like Cat’s Cradle and Hand Catch, as well as string figures such as Witch’s Broom, Parachute, Jacobs Ladder, and more - Easy-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 heart - A great boredom buster, fidget trick, or object for restless hands - Perfect gift for birthdays or holidays, stocking stuffer at Christmas, or basket filler for Easter 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

Complete, super clear instructions and all you need to bring is ten fingers.

Relax and find your calm. Move your hands to still your mind. In this meditative take on the traditional game of cat's cradle, players use a looped string to inspire mental calm. The boxed set includes an instruction booklet with dreamy illustrations for 15 string games to play alone or with a friend. - Fans of adult coloring books, desktop Japanese Zen sand gardens, knitting, and other handwork/craft activities that have mindfulness or calming benefits will love this product. It's also a great way to start a meditation practice if traditional meditation hasn't worked for you. - The elegant packaging also makes this a lovely gift for anyone who has nostalgic childhood memories of playing cat's cradle. Includes: - Sturdy looped nylon cord - 88-page instruction booklet with 75+ illustrations, relaxation techniques, and step-by-step instructional text for 15 games, like the Celtic Knot, the Butterfly, the Lizard, the Well, and Three Diamonds

Collects instructions drawn from the pages of String Figure Magazine explaining how to create such string "sculptures" as "Twinkling star," "Polar Bear," "Erupting volcano," and "Andromeda galaxy"