Blottentots and How to Make Them

Blottentots and How to Make Them

by John Prosper Carmel

'Blottentots and How to Make Them' is a delightful children's book that encourages creativity and playful exploration. It features a series of short verses describing how to create whimsical creatures, or 'blottentots,' by using a simple technique of folding and spreading ink on paper. The book includes numerous illustrations of these fantastical beings, each formed from the unique patterns made by the ink. It offers a fun and engaging way for children to engage with art and create their own imaginative worlds.

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