The Jolly Book of Boxcraft by Patten Beard
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"The Jolly Book of Boxcraft" by Patten Beard is a creative children's guide written in the early 20th century. The book invites young readers to engage in imaginative play by constructing toys and miniature settings using everyday cardboard boxes. It emphasizes the fun and resourcefulness involved in making playtime special through art and creativity, with a focus on creating a whimsical town called Boxville. The opening of the book introduces readers to
the enchanting concept of "boxcraft," where ordinary cardboard boxes are transformed into a myriad of delightful structures and toys. The narrator recounts a visit from three fairies—Happy Thought, Nimblefingers, and Play—who inspire the creation of a toy town filled with buildings and accessories made from boxes. As they share various ideas and provide detailed instructions, children are encouraged to explore their creativity, turning rainy days into joyful and engaging experiences by crafting their own Boxville with a range of imaginative projects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Beard, Patten |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Pattee, Elsie Dodge, 1876-1975 |
| Photographer | North, G. S. |
| LoC No. | 14018480 |
| Title | The Jolly Book of Boxcraft |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Children's literature |
| Subject | Handicraft |
| Subject | Toys |
| Subject | Paper work |
| Subject | Boxes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56751 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56751-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 269 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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