The Little Book of Awe and Wonder

The Little Book of Awe and Wonder Synopsis

Prepare yourself to experience wonder, wondering and wonderful learning. A celebration of the inspiring, the informative, the weird and the wonderful, The Little Book of Awe and Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities is a delightful book for all ages and a treat for the head, hand and heart. You will find here a wealth of exhibits to make you say `wow’ and help you and yours appreciate the world anew. There are things to find, things to stimulate your curiosity, things to make and things to explore … This portable guide to wonder and wonders can be used in many ways: As a box of treasure: dip in and marvel at objects and artefacts that transform, puzzle, surprise and enchant. As a blueprint: be inspired to construct your very own interactive cabinet of curiosities for learning and entertainment. Nets and templates included. As a memory palace: it can be a playful tool to organise and sharpen your memory. This illustrated and descriptive work includes sections devoted to: Mirrors Knots Impossible Objects Labyrinths Puzzles Illusions Snails Toys Optical Illusions Invisible Ink Magic Squares Seeds Riddles Origami Originally published in hardback, ISBN 9781781350010