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The Klutz Book of Cat's Cradle

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In today’s high-tech world, people have completely forgotten how to make The Cup and Saucer, The Witch’s Broom and Jacob’s Ladder. Thank goodness for The Klutz Book of Cat's Cradle. This book’s simple instructions and ultra-clear instructional art are foolproof. Read More
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An all-time Klutz classic with a nifty loop of string!

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In today’s high-tech world, people have completely forgotten how to make The Cup and Saucer, The Witch’s Broom and Jacob’s Ladder. Thank goodness for The Klutz Book of Cat's Cradle.

This book’s simple instructions and ultra-clear instructional art are foolproof.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798225066604

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Book

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Klutz Press Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 36

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Activity Books and Kits Arts and Crafts Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Crafts & Hobbies Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Editors of Klutz Humour Series: Klutz Series: Klutz

About the Author

Klutz is an imprint of Scholastic, headquartered in NYC, and staffed by a perfectly imperfect team of kids-at-heart, toy developers, crafters, writers, scientists, safety specialists, and other creators. Kids test every product at Klutz to make sure that play and fun always come first. Klutz books have won awards from Toy Insider, ASTRA, TOTY, The National Parenting Center, and Good Housekeeping. Distributed around the world to kids of all ages, the Klutz mission has never wavered since 1977: Create wonderful things. Be yourself. Have fun!

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