Build a Castle: 64 Slot-Together Cards for Creative Fun

by Paul Farrell (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781843654469
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	04/07/2020
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	8.88(w) x 6.10(h) x 1.21(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

'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

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