About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking 'how' things are made or shows a sudden fascination with building, tying, and creating. It is an ideal choice for the child who sees a simple household object and wonders about its hidden history. Judy Hindley uses rhythmic verse to trace the evolution of string from natural vines to manufactured cords, emphasizing how human ingenuity solved ancient problems. The book weaves together themes of curiosity and creative problem-solving, making it perfect for the elementary years. It transforms a mundane item into a symbol of human progress and resilience, encouraging children to look at their world with new appreciation for the cleverness of those who came before them.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on human ingenuity and natural science.
Ideal Reader
A 6 or 7-year-old 'maker' who loves to take things apart or build forts. It is perfect for a child who enjoys tactile learning and historical 'how-to' narratives.
