Little Folks' Handy Book

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Little Folks' Handy Book

by Lina Beard, Adelia B. (Adelia Belle) Beard

EN·~2 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

BOOKS BY LINA BEARD AND ADELIA B. BEARD

0:21
2

Little Folks' Handy Book - By - LINA BEARD AND ADELIA B. BEARD

0:26
3

PREFACE

2:24
4

LITTLE FOLKS' HANDY BOOK

0:01
5

CHAPTER I - PAPER BUILDING CARDS

3:12
6

CHAPTER II - TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS

4:09
7

CHAPTER III - STRAW AND PAPER FURNITURE

6:22
8

CHAPTER IV - A NEWSPAPER BOAT WHICH WILL SAIL ON REAL WATER

3:03
9

CHAPTER V - PAPER JEWELRY

8:21
10

CHAPTER VI - WHAT TO MAKE OF EMPTY SPOOLS

19:01

Description

A cheerful guide invites children to turn ordinary household scraps into playful creations, pairing simple instructions with lively illustrations that make each project feel within reach. The authors stress how using both hands and mind nurtures observation, confidence and a satisfying sense of accomplishment. Perfect for kindergarten classrooms or a home nursery, the book encourages adults to join the fun while letting young makers take the lead.

Inside, readers discover a tidy collection of activities—from paper building cards that become tents, chairs and pyramids, to tiny boats that actually sail on water, and whimsical toys fashioned from empty spools, clothespins, twigs and newspaper. Each project is broken down into clear, step‑by‑step stages, inviting experimentation and personal flair. The result is a toolbox of inexpensive, inventive pastimes that spark resourcefulness, creativity and the pure joy of saying, “Look what I made!

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (140K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-05-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Lina Beard

Lina Beard

1852–1933

A pioneer of practical books for girls, she helped turn crafts, outdoor play, and self-reliance into adventure. Her writing, often created with her sister Adelia, invited young readers to make, explore, and do things for themselves.

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Adelia B. (Adelia Belle) Beard

Adelia B. (Adelia Belle) Beard

1857–1920

Best known for lively, practical books that invited girls to build, make, explore, and play for themselves, this American writer and illustrator helped imagine a more adventurous kind of girlhood. Her work with her sister Lina blended crafts, outdoor skills, and self-reliance in a way that still feels fresh.

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