Super Simple Japanese Art: Fun and Easy Art from Around the World

Striking full-color photographs distinguish this volume, which contains directions for making nine Japanese-inspired crafts. The book begins with a note to adult helpers and a key explaining the symbol used to denote the use of sharp objects. Introductory material includes a map of and facts about Japan, remarks on respecting other cultures and traditions, and reminders for readers to be safe when crafting and to ask for any necessary permission. A spread of background information about the projects then precedes a photo-illustrated list of needed supplies. Each activity—including making a Japanese tie-dye T-shirt, block-printing, and composing a lion-themed bento box—starts with a close-up image of the finished product and a materials list. Most of the clearly written, numbered instructions that follow have accompanying photos. A glossary defines the text’s bolded words.