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48
pages, 9" x 9", black and white,
soft cover, for 8 years and
above
Rs
80.00 (within India)
US$ 4.00 (outside India)
English ISBN 81-86895-49-3
reviews
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Ingenious,
fun, resourceful: words that best describe folk toys. And here is a
book that captures their spirit. It draws from the vast storehouse of
traditional Indian folk toys and shows children how to make
imaginative playthings out of everyday materials that often go to
waste. The easy-read instructions and clear pictures have been
designed so most children can work on their own.
Along with each
toy is a small story, a folktale or an original, to stimulate a
multi-dimensional approach to craft activities. Folk riddles, sayings
and bits of playful verse keep children in touch with traditional,
earthy wit from different parts of India. All of this makes the book
as much for adults as for children – a precious resource for
teachers to use in a classroom and handy too for long hours of
creative play at home.
 
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