Pop-Up Books

Here are activities you could incorporate into your language arts curriculum. Have your students read How a Book is Made by Aliki at the HarperCollins Web site. Then, print out the Noodles pop-up book page at the same location. Have your students color the picture with magic markers or crayons. Then cut, paste, and fold to make the book. Take the activity one step further by having students create their own pop-ups and stories. The following list points you to some terrific pages that can help you get started.

• Concise History of Pop-Up Books - Ann Montanaro

  "Mechanical books should look like ordinary books. Their success is to be measured by the ingenuity with which their bookish format conceals unbookish characteristics." A short history of pop-up books with references listed.

• How to Make a Pop-Up- wikiHow

  All you need is a story, a couple of hours, and a few simple materials.

• David A. Carter Pop-Up Books

  Visit this Website and learn how to make your own pop-up book. Watch the movies, then purchase his book. Then watch as your students cook up their own creations. Based on David Carter's books, there are other activities you won't want to miss..

• Robert Sabuda

  From pop-up book basics to more complex techniques, this is a great place to visit. Detailed step-by-step instructions are included.