Cat's Cradles and Other String Figures. 1979. Paper.

Text and photographs give detailed instructions on making a variety of string figures with and without a companion. Also discusses the origins and names of the individual figures and games that can be played with them. REVIEW: .Complete with numerous pictures, this gem of a book shows many string games to be played individually or with someone else. When one realizes that string exists in the poorest of places, this ancient game shows its global pedigree. Given all the money spent on all the fancy computer games that are played, it is fascinating to realize so much of the imagination can be entranced with something so simple as a string game. Your child is actually learning on their own and sitting quietly by themselves without boredom, and seeing where their hands can take them. They will LOVE this book, but YOU might love it more. This is truly the best of the best for your child's mind and learning without having to have a friend over to play with. Bet your child starts a new big fad in school as every kid wants to choose their own special color of string and see what they have learned the night before. Better than texting all the time.