Classroom Resource Books

Diehn, C. (1998). Making books that fly, fold, wrap, hide, pop up, twist and turn. Ashevill, NC: Lark Books.

Helps you make books and think of topics to make books about.

LaPlantz, S. (1995). Cover to cover: Creative techniques for making beautiful books, journals and albums. Ashevill, NC: Lark Books.

Describes the seven basic book structures. Gives step-by-step instructions, including dimensions. Describes book-binding techniques.


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From “Children Creating Artists’ Books: Integrating Visual Arts and Language Arts” by Barbara J. Guzzetti and Cristal Marie Wooten.
Reading Online, www.readingonline.org
Posted June 2002