Product Overview
An origami kit designed to introduce beginners — children and adults alike — to the art of paper folding in a fun and accessible way. This edition combines an easy-to-follow instructional booklet with ready-to-use paper sheets. According to one listing the book teaches how to fold 20 new and traditional origami models including flowers, butterflies, safari animals, sea creatures, and geometric shapes.
Key Features
• Instructional book: A step-by-step guide that breaks down each model clearly for novices.
• Models included: The kit covers approximately 30 models — both classic origami forms as well as fun, modern shapes (e.g., animals, insects, plants, geometric designs).
• Audience: Suitable for all ages — children who can follow simple instructions, older beginners, family craft time. One description emphasises “for all ages”.
• Format / Kit: While some listings show it as a “kit” (book plus sheets of origami paper) the core is the book. For example: “book & paper” format.
• Publisher / Edition Info: The ISBN 978-1-4027-9617-3 corresponds to this edition.
Why this product is appealing
• It lowers the barrier for entry into origami: no advanced folds required; clear guidance means you can succeed even if you’ve never folded before.
• The variety of models offers good value: you get a mix of simple and slightly more challenging forms, so the kit grows with your skill.
• It can serve multiple purposes: a gift, a family crafting activity, educational use (teaching patience, spatial thinking, fine motor skills).
• Because it’s a kit, you don’t need to source special paper immediately — you’ll have what you need to get started.
Use-case Recommendations
• For someone looking to get started with origami: this is a very good first kit.
• For families or children (with adult supervision): the “for all ages” wording suggests usability in a group setting.
• As a craft-activity for rainy days, travel, or as a gift.
• Because the models include animals, butterflies, flowers etc., it’s visually satisfying — good for display or as decorations.
• If you already know basic origami and want more advanced complex models, you might outgrow this fairly quickly. But as a starter kit, it’s solid.
Things to Check / Consider
• Confirm that the kit you purchase includes the paper sheets (some listings mention “book & paper”; others mention only the book).
• Check the difficulty levels of the models—while marketed as easy, “all ages” may still require some folding dexterity.
• If you want really advanced or highly artistic origami (complex tessellations or large sculptures) you may need a more advanced title later.
• Paper quality: Origami success partly depends on paper that folds crisply and holds shape; check whether additional paper is included or whether you’ll need extra.
• Storage / space: Although this is small and compact (book + paper), ensure you have a flat workspace to fold comfortably.
Technical / Format Details
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4027-9617-3
• ISBN-10: 140279617X (as referenced)
• Format: Paperback / kit style; approx. 48 pages in some listings.
• Language: English
• Models included: ~20 (or “20 new and traditional” per one listing)
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Summary
If you’re looking for a fun, beginner-friendly origami kit, “Easy Origami: Folded Fun for All Ages” (ISBN 978-1-4027-9617-3) is a strong choice. It offers a clear instructional book paired with origami paper (in many editions), and covers a mix of models that makes it both accessible and engaging. It’s particularly good as a hobby starter, a gift, or a family craft activity. If you later want to go deeper into origami complexity, you can build from here.