"Learn how to create sock puppets and put on shows for your friends and family with these fun activities"--

In this book, readers learn how to create their very own puppets out of materials that are easily accessible, such as socks, spoons, and cups. Brilliant color photographs detail each step in the process, as readers learn how to turn basic materials into lion, bear, and fish puppets, and even a mermaid marionette. Straightforward text and step-by-step instructions help readers gain an understanding of the craft and how it's made.

A step-by-step approach to shadow theater, from hand shadows to shadows with accessories made from simple materials.

Crafty kids will enjoy making all kinds of playful puppets. Projects include a creepy crawly caterpillar, Chinese dragon, and Venus Flytrap.

Provides instructions and patterns for making a variety of puppets, from finger puppets, witches, animals, and clowns, as well as designs for stage sets.

Step-by-step photographs and accompanying text explain how to make string puppets, rod puppets, hand or glove puppets, and shadow puppets.

"Get out your glue, your tape, your scissors, and your paints-- it's time to start creating! Turn paper plates into Bao Bao the Dragon, and make a Peter Parrot that flaps its wings. Have fun snipping and sticking lots of other puppets and even make your own puppet theater!"--P. [4] of cover.

Describes the construction and operation of simple puppets. Includes suggestions for three open-ended plays.