Dazzling Disguises and Clever Costumes (Hardcover)

by Angela Wilkes (Author) "Here and on the next page you can find out how to make amazing lion, bird, and insect masks out of cardboard boxes..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6-A bright, eye-catching, oversized book filled with full-color photographs and useful information. A wide variety of masks, head gear, and costumes are presented, with explanations for making and combining accessories. The step-by-step instructions are presented in words and photographs. Ordinary household tools are used, and all the materials are easy to find, collect, or buy. The projects are arranged in three groups, according to the length of time required, and all models are children. The instructions are clear, giving basic ideas, and suggesting variations and accents. Middle-grade students and adults working with younger children will be able to follow them with ease. Only one template, or pattern, is provided, so costume makers are encouraged to use their artistic skills to customize each piece. Those with some craft experience may have an easier time than novices, although the simplest procedures are always given. (Only a few costumes require any sewing; glue, staples, and tape are preferred.)-Darcy Schild, Schwegler Elementary School, Lawrence, KS
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From Booklist
Gr. 4^-6. As usual with books from this publisher, much of the information is delivered through excellent full-color photos. Wilkes, who has several similarly designed craft books to her credit, has carefully tailored her instructions to work with the step-by-step photos. After a few concise words about costume-making materials and the symbols she uses in the text (for example, stars suggest time requirements for a project), she gives instructions for making a variety of costume parts--box masks, tunics, weaponry, hats, mustaches, beards, etc.--that can be combined in any number of ways. A list, with accompanying photos, of necessary tools and materials heads each set of directions, and photos of finished projects are provided. The designs are frivolous and fun, with plenty of child appeal, and they can usually be accomplished by handy kids with a minimum of adult mentoring. Stephanie Zvirin

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078941001X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789410016
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 10 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,150,397 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful resource for the dress up box!, November 8, 2001

By A Customer

My 7 year old followed the clear directions to make himself a complete set of knight's armor for Halloween. The materials
suggested were readily available and the final results as dazzling as the books title suggested!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for Halloween, October 20, 2006

By	Shania Duncan "www.altimatepublishing.com" (California) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful book for the creative spirit or crafty mom. Instead of spending your hard earned cash on flimsy costumes that may get only one wear, you can make your own. It includes a multitude of colorful photos and easy to follow, step-by-step instructions to make many exciting and unique costumes. Some of them include: a king, robot, knight in shining armour, magician, cowboy and hula girl. This would be a great book to use for Halloween costumes as well as for dress up and role play. Many of the costumes can be made by kids themselves. It will save you money and the kids will have a great time.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars yay, August 13, 2004

A Kid's Review

i love this book it is really cool my name is katie i am six years old with long brown hair and green eyes my friend sarah and i made a horse costume a month ago and we wear it everyday. i also made the insect and the bird costumes. i like putting bags and masks over my head cuz i think its funny LOL. i hope i can be a childrens entertainer one day and play catcherin softball. my mom says shell make the ghost costume for halloween. yay!

luv,

katie