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Book Review of Cat's Cradle: A Book of String Figures

Cat's Cradle: A Book of String Figures
Shannatram avatar reviewed on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2


I had this book when I was a little kid (I remember it came with really colorful string, although according to reviews it doesn't any more?)

This book was awesome. So much so that when I went to search for "Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut I saw this and had vivid childhood memories. I played with this book all the time.

The instructions are very clear and show pictures for help. They start off with the easiest trick (cup & saucer if I remember correctly) and end with the hardest (Jacob's Ladder). I remember doing it every day, I'd bring it to school with me to do at recess. I remember how excited I was when I FINALLY figured out Jacob's Ladder.

This is great for younger kids. I was probably 6 or 7 when I got this book. It's good to see that it's still around.