Build a Castle
Published on 5. March 2020
Other
Game
64 pages
978-1-84365-446-9 (ISBN)
Description
Paul Farrell's stackable cards are creative fun for all the family
Turrets, ramparts, windows, walls, roofs and more - create your own medieval masterpiece.
Each box contains 64 cards (105 x 69 mm) in a variety of graphic designs. Clever paper engineering allows you to slot the cards together, building up and out in whichever way you like! Also included is a short booklet, with information on the architecture of castles and suggestions of card building methods. The instructions tell you how to build a castle, or you can let your imagination run riot and design your own!
Renowned illustrator Paul Farrell has designed these cards in a cool, graphic style - turning the image of a castle into a work of art.
Turrets, ramparts, windows, walls, roofs and more - create your own medieval masterpiece.
Each box contains 64 cards (105 x 69 mm) in a variety of graphic designs. Clever paper engineering allows you to slot the cards together, building up and out in whichever way you like! Also included is a short booklet, with information on the architecture of castles and suggestions of card building methods. The instructions tell you how to build a castle, or you can let your imagination run riot and design your own!
Renowned illustrator Paul Farrell has designed these cards in a cool, graphic style - turning the image of a castle into a work of art.
Reviews / Votes
'Fascinating and original'- School Reading List
'What a cool way in which to play and learn. I thoroughly recommend Build a Castle for individuals, families, foundation stage settings and schools.'
- Red Reading Hub
'Beautifully designed and illustrated ... enjoyable for the whole family!'
- Little Library Owl
'A joyful and non-competitive game that fosters cooperation and patience.'
- Book Murmuration
'Great for encouraging story-telling and imaginative play. Paul Farrell's art work, reminiscent of the Meg and Mog books, is bright, colourful and simple.'
- It's All About Stories
'A delightfully gentle, educational activity.'
- Baby magazine
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
526 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84365-446-9 (9781843654469)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Paul Farrell is a graphic artist, illustrator, printmaker and based in Newport. His bold, colourful, graphic style is inspired by shape and colour and an interest in graphic arts and nature. Before concentrating on a solo career, Paul had worked as a graphic designer in London for 20 years. He is the author of Great Britain in Colour.
Paul divides his time between printmaking and designing new work at his studio. He is represented by art galleries and retailers throughout the British Isles and overseas, including the Conran Shop in London and Paul Smith in New York.
Paul divides his time between printmaking and designing new work at his studio. He is represented by art galleries and retailers throughout the British Isles and overseas, including the Conran Shop in London and Paul Smith in New York.