Soonho Yoon

Discover the magic of origami and learn key techniques to create animals, 3D shapes, or gifts for loved ones from paper!

Packed with 30 unique projects, including an inflatable bunny, flapping crane, throwing star, and pyramid, Ultimate Origami Challenge Kit for Kids 8-12 takes budding paper-folding enthusiasts from novice to pro. With fun facts, step-by-step instructions, and all the folding papers you need, kids can launch into creating a paper universe and build the confidence and skills to complete each challenge.

Unfold the joy of Ultimate Origami Challenge Kit for Kids 8-12, featuring:

• CHALLENGING MODELS: Kids progress at their own pace to gain and build on skills needed to advance from Apprentice to Specialist. Watch their confidence soar!

• BEGINNER-FRIENDLY FOLDING PAPERS: Dive straight in with bright folding papers and transform them to life. Generously sized at 7 x 7-inch squares, the 90 included sheets are perfect for new origamists.

• ENRICHING BRAIN SKILLS: Origami fosters curious minds by engaging developing brains through 3D perception, problem solving, logical thinking, hand-eye coordination, fine-motor skills, mental concentration, geometry, spatial awareness, and more!

• COLORFUL ARTWORK AND ILLUSTRATED INSTRUCTIONS: Beautiful artwork is included to spark creativity. Plus, detailed illustrations are perfect for different learning styles and encourage independent problem solving.

Brian Soonho Yoon is an origami artist with more than 12 years of experience in both folding and teaching. The first model that he ever folded was the origami shuriken (throwing star)! Over the years, Brian has honed his folding skills with a particular focus on tessellations--repeated geometric patterns that highlight both the mathematical concepts and artistic precision inherent in origami. In addition to his personal artistry, Brian has dedicated much of his time to teaching origami, sharing his expertise with students of all ages. Whether working with beginners or advanced folders, he enjoys guiding others through the challenges and rewards of transforming a simple sheet of paper into complex, visually stunning designs. In this book, Brian hopes to inspire others to discover the beauty of origami and share his love for the timeless art form.

Kate Francis is an Austin, Texas-based illustrator with more than 20 years ofexperience in the publishing industry. Originally a graphic designer and art directorfor ReadyMade magazine and Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, she got her start drawing instructional how-tos and other infographics for accompanying stories.That passion for clarity through visual explanation led to a career creating technical illustrations with a touch of humor when possible. Her favorite project in this book is the inflatable bunny (because of the sheer joy it creates when it pops open), followed closely by the whale.