TY - BOOK AU - Beard,Patten AU - Pattee,Elsie Dodge AU - North,G.S. TI - The Jolly Book of Boxcraft AV - TT PY - 2018/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Children's literature KW - Handicraft KW - Toys KW - Paper work KW - Boxes N1 - Release date is 2018-03-16; Produced by ellinora, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Jolly Book of Boxcraft" by Patten Beard is a creative children's guide written in the early 20th century. The book invites young readers to engage in imaginative play by constructing toys and miniature settings using everyday cardboard boxes. It emphasizes the fun and resourcefulness involved in making playtime special through art and creativity, with a focus on creating a whimsical town called Boxville. The opening of the book introduces readers to the enchanting concept of "boxcraft," where ordinary cardboard boxes are transformed into a myriad of delightful structures and toys. The narrator recounts a visit from three fairies—Happy Thought, Nimblefingers, and Play—who inspire the creation of a toy town filled with buildings and accessories made from boxes. As they share various ideas and provide detailed instructions, children are encouraged to explore their creativity, turning rainy days into joyful and engaging experiences by crafting their own Boxville with a range of imaginative projects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56751 ER -