Curious kids will be inspired by the endless possibilities of the 50 fun-filled building activities in The Budding Builder. This book offers great ways for you and your child to take ideas from their limitless imaginations and to fashion them into reality. Included are how to create a fairytale cottage, make a marker organizer, construct a toothpick sculpture, and build a bird feeder. This fun-filled introduction to architecture features easy-to-follow instructions and easy-to-find materials that will help your child develop many important life skills, from planning and estimating, to counting and measuring. The book is part of Gryphon House’s Budding series. Each of the five books contains everyday opportunities for children and parents to explore, investigate, and create together. Budding Scientist includes making invisible ink, exploring ice crystals, and investigating magnets. Budding Artist includes painting with bubbles to weaving a blooming tablecloth. Budding Chef offers kitchen adventures from making an omelet to crafting peanut butter play dough. Budding Gardener shows how to make a spider web out of sweet pea seeds and bamboo and create a stone path or rock tower. Gryphon House, launched in 1971, by Leah and Larry Rood, distributes and publishes children’s books, and teacher and parent resource books.