The Cat's Cradle

Learn the Cat's Cradle, one of history's most popular children's games, with this easy-to-follow activity book perfect for unplugged fun at home, on the road, family game night, or wherever you go. Though we don't know which culture began playing string games - or when - we do know that the Cat's Cradle probably began in primitive times. Cat's Cradle was first acknowledged in the 1700s and, since 1888, over 2,000 patterns have been recorded. The Cat's Cradle- And 8 Other Fantastic String Games features- - One extra-long continuous cat's cradle string, perfect for up to four players - Eight classic string games like Cat's Cradle and Hand Catch, as well as string figures such as Witch's Broom, Parachute, Jacobs Ladder, and more - Easy-to-follow instructions and pictures for every trick, twist, and tie, you'll be a string wizard in no time This timeless childhood game provides- - Hours of fun entertainment for children ages 6-10 and nostalgia for the young at heart - A great boredom buster, fidget trick, or object for restless hands - Perfect gift for birthdays or holidays, stocking stuffer at Christmas, or basket filler for Easter Elizabeth Encarnacion is an author and book editor who specializes in books for kids and teens. Her books include Cat's Cradle Other Fabulous String Figures.