Families can explore far-off places, make new friends, and much more with a bit of imagination. Next month, young readers can learn how to make the most out of a rainy day and their imaginative sides by reading The Origami Kid: A Paperfolding Adventure from Hachette Book Group.
Robert McGuire’s new 64-page picture book combines the art of origami with a modern retelling of the Japanese fable Momotarō (which translates to Peach Boy). Alongside the colorful and creative story, the book includes seven origami models and 28 sheets of custom paper.
The book and origami instruction guide will be available on March 18. | Source: Hachette Book Group
Mike escapes boredom with his imagination and origami skills. | Source: Hachette Book Group
Kids can create origami with 28 sheets of custom paper. | Source: Hachette Book Group
Mike escapes the boredom of a rainy day with nothing but his mind and sheets of origami paper. Readers can follow the imaginative boy as he journeys through a jungle, across an ocean, and up the tallest mountain. Along the way, Mike meets folded paper friends like Zoe the Dog, Monkey, and Bird.
Kids can add their own fun to the story by making the things Mike sees on his adventure. From animals to transportation, little origamists can create paper art by following the book’s step-by-step guides. The book also features a bonus recipe for “folded” dumplings, which can be a great activity for the whole family.
Unfold the adventures of Mike and his paper friends by reading The Origami Kid: A Paperfolding Adventure when it’s released on March 18. Families can preorder the paper-folding adventure book using the link below.
THE ORIGAMI KID: A PAPERFOLDING ADVENTURE
Written by Robert McGuire, this 64-page picture book combines the art of origami with the modern retelling of the Japanese fable Momotaro (“The Peach Boy”). Young readers can follow Mike as he uses his imagination and origami paper to escape the boredom of a rainy day. The book includes 7 origami models, 28 sheets of…
