The Good Crow's Happy Shop

A play aunt and her imaginary crow delight children with small surprises and a magic sample book of wallpaper that becomes the basis for dozens of hands-on projects. Short narrative episodes about crow-sent letters and gifts alternate with illustrated, practical instructions for paper dolls, toy furniture, cut-paper motion pictures, valentines, embroidery patterns, scrapbooks, pin-wheels, May baskets, school book covers, and holiday decorations. Clear diagrams and inexpensive materials are emphasized to foster creativity, shared family activity, and the making of useful keepsakes and gifts.