Even the book pages, with their faux-fold lines drawn in, seem as though Joey used them as well to practice his origami:) The end pages include a simple origami ladybug project, a perfect first step to becoming an origami master. Karas’s sweet, warmly lit lustrations are the perfect backdrop for Kleber’s simple, beautiful story about the power of perseverance. Luckily, Joey finds a way to fold to his heart’s content and becomes the origami master he set out to be. Especially since Joey has taken to folding his homework, his mother’s money, and his sister’s sheet music. However, not everyone appreciates the amount of practice it takes to become an origami master. His interest in foldables increases after watching his classmate’s mother turn an ordinary piece of paper into a beautiful origami crane. Joey loves things that fold: maps, beds, accordions. Published by Candlewick in 2016, More-igami was written by Dori Kleber and illustrated by G. It is our math book magic selection this week. Recently, we read a lovely picture book about origami. The last few weeks they have been working through various projects (e.g., boats, fans, balls) in the book Origami Magic. He showed his younger sister and soon she was making fortune tellers for her kindergarten friends too. By the way, 8 year olds come up with some bizarre “fortunes”. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA.A couple months ago, my son started making origami fortune tellers with his friends. Teachers can order the book through Scholastic’s teacher store.ĭownload a PDF with suggested activities for using More-igami in the classroom from Candlewick Press. You can order More-igami from your local, independent bookstore via IndieBound.Īlso available through Barnes & Noble and Amazon (including a Kindle edition).

Ridgway Honor Award for outstanding picture book debutĪ Junior Library Guild selection Where to Buy Nominated for the Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award, Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award, Kentucky Bluegrass Award, and Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award One of the 10 Books All Young Georgians Should Read for 2016, as selected by the Georgia Center for the Book a cheery multicultural neighborhood and an entertaining array of origami attempts made out of many types of paper.” - The Horn Book Magazine “It’s a quiet but effective reminder of the value of practice.” – Publishers Weekly “With engaging text, charming illustrations, and bonus instructions for an origami ladybug, this is a winner.” - Booklist A title for all collections.” - School Library Journal

“Warm characters, gentle humor, and sweet illustrations convey the challenges of learning new skills without making them feel insurmountable. “A gem.” – Kirkus Reviews(starred review)

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