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

BOOKS BY LINA BEARD AND ADELIA B. BEARD

0:21

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

0:26

PREFACE

2:24

LITTLE FOLKS' HANDY BOOK

0:01

CHAPTER I - PAPER BUILDING CARDS

3:12

CHAPTER II - TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS

4:09

CHAPTER III - STRAW AND PAPER FURNITURE

6:22

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

3:03

CHAPTER V - PAPER JEWELRY

8:21

CHAPTER VI - WHAT TO MAKE OF EMPTY SPOOLS

19:01
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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

May 13, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Lina Beard

Lina Beard

1852–1933

Best known for helping turn everyday play into hands-on adventure, this writer and illustrator created practical, lively books that encouraged girls to make, explore, and head outdoors. Her work helped shape an early vision of organized outdoor life for girls in America.

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Adelia B. (Adelia Belle) Beard

Adelia B. (Adelia Belle) Beard

1857–1920

An author, illustrator, and champion of hands-on learning, Adelia Belle Beard filled her books with crafts, games, outdoor skills, and imaginative projects for young readers. Her lively collaborations with her sister Lina helped generations of girls explore the natural world with confidence and creativity.

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