I Can Make Costumes. Mary Wallace. Toronto: Owl Communications, 1996. 32pp. paper, $6.95. hardcover $17.95. ISBN softcover 1-895688-47-7, hardcover 1-895688-46-9. Subject Headings: Handicraft-Juvenile literature. Costume-Juvenile literature. Grades 3 - 6 / Ages 8 - 11. Review by Lorraine Douglas. ***/4

The author of the very popular How to Make Great Stuff for Your Room (Grey de Pencier, 1992) and other titles in the I Can Make series continues to show kids how to make great gear. From things collected around the house you can learn how to make:

• a toga and cardboard sole sandals
• weird orange peel teeth
• an alien helmet
• and a cardboard castle.

These nifty ideas are accompanied by clear full colour photographs, a supply list and simple instructions. While the ideas in this book are not as flamboyant as those found in Jane Asher's Costume Book (Open Chain, 1991), it is highly recommended - especially for collections needing more costume materials for Halloween and dramatic arts.

Highly Recommended

Lorraine Douglas is the Youth Services Coordinator for the Winnipeg Public Library.

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