Helpful Score: 4
My kids were always asking me to show them string tricks, but I couldn't remember how do do any of them. I was excited to find this book and now they have something to do when we're waiting (and all I have to have in my purse is a couple of strings!) This book shows how to do Jacob's Ladder, Eiffel Tower, Cup & Saucer & Witches Broom. Every step is clearly illustrated with clear, colorful illustrations and easily understood written directions.
Helpful Score: 3
How to do Cat's Cradle, Jacob's Ladder, Cup & Saucer, Eiffel Tower and Witch's Broom.
Helpful Score: 2
I had this book when I was a little kid (I remember it came with really colorful string, although according to reviews it doesn't any more?)
This book was awesome. So much so that when I went to search for "Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut I saw this and had vivid childhood memories. I played with this book all the time.
The instructions are very clear and show pictures for help. They start off with the easiest trick (cup & saucer if I remember correctly) and end with the hardest (Jacob's Ladder). I remember doing it every day, I'd bring it to school with me to do at recess. I remember how excited I was when I FINALLY figured out Jacob's Ladder.
This is great for younger kids. I was probably 6 or 7 when I got this book. It's good to see that it's still around.
This book was awesome. So much so that when I went to search for "Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut I saw this and had vivid childhood memories. I played with this book all the time.
The instructions are very clear and show pictures for help. They start off with the easiest trick (cup & saucer if I remember correctly) and end with the hardest (Jacob's Ladder). I remember doing it every day, I'd bring it to school with me to do at recess. I remember how excited I was when I FINALLY figured out Jacob's Ladder.
This is great for younger kids. I was probably 6 or 7 when I got this book. It's good to see that it's still around.
This is a good book for really basic figures. There are a lot more out there than just these but this is a good starter book to see if you/your children will actually be able to do these and like doing these. These are some of the most basic but the cat's cradle game can keep you going for a while because you almost always seem to mess it up and just need to try again and get it right...
Great book for keeping the kiddo's (especially girls, it seems) busy in the car. Just give them a piece of string and this book!
It's a great game to play with your friends and can be carried anywhere. ^^
Vicki S. (curledupwithabook) -
Hours of entertainment for rainy days.
There is no string attached to the book, but the instructions for playing cat's cradle is great. Whether you play be yourself or with others.
Great book...no string.
No string on this one.
