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  • When mother lets us make paper box furniture : A book which shows children just how to make most attractive toy furniture out of materials which cost practically nothing--toys which give as much pleasure as those from expensive toy shops
When mother lets us make paper box furniture : A book which shows children just how to make most attractive toy furniture out of materials which cost practically nothing--toys which give as much pleasure as those from expensive toy shops

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When mother lets us make paper box furniture : A book which shows children just how to make most attractive toy furniture out of materials which cost practically nothing--toys which give as much pleasure as those from expensive toy shops

by G. Ellingwood (Grace Ellingwood) Rich

EN·~42 minutes·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

11:59

BED.

1:09

DIVAN.

0:59

DINING TABLE.

1:06

ARM CHAIR.

1:34

DRESSER.

1:55

BOOK SHELVES.

1:37

WRITING DESK.

1:34

MORRIS CHAIR.

1:42

LIBRARY TABLE.

1:39

Description

Every child can turn a humble cardboard box into a cherished piece of playroom décor with this hands‑on guide. Filled with clear illustrations, simple rhymes and step‑by‑step directions, the book shows how to cut, fold and score ordinary shipping boxes into beds, chairs, tables and countless other tiny furnishings. By using materials that most stores discard for free, young makers discover that beautiful toys need not cost a fortune, and they gain confidence as they watch their creations take shape.

The instructions are organized by size, so little hands can start with miniature doll‑house pieces while older kids tackle full‑scale floor furniture. Along the way, the author offers ideas for personalizing colors, adding decorative extras, and even turning the project into a community activity—gift‑giving, classroom clubs, or hospital‑ward donations. The experience blends practical skills with imagination, encouraging perseverance and the joy of making something truly one's own.

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Language

en

Duration

~42 minutes (40K characters)

Release date

2024-05-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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G. Ellingwood (Grace Ellingwood) Rich

1872–1959

Best known for lively early-20th-century craft books for children, this American writer and art teacher turned ordinary household materials into invitations to play, build, and imagine. Her work has stayed appealing because it treats making things by hand as both practical and joyful.

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