The Usborne Book of Origami (How to Make) cover

The Usborne Book of Origami (How to Make)

by Kate Needham

This book has some models in common with *The Usborne Book of Origami* by Eileen O'Brien and Kate Needham but there are differences. This book has brief sections on what origami is, useful types of paper, the symbols used in the diagrams, how to make a square from a rectangle and also a page on how to do tricky folds. The book is extensively illustrated by drawings but no photographs. The 16 models in the book are: * quick and easy boxes * party hats * flutter butterfly * space spinner * viking boat * snapping dragon * big bang * fearsome fangs * jumping frog * bombs away/waterbomb * finger puppets * jewellery * flapping bird * star box * lily * stacking tree Suitable for kids 6+.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?