Spooner's moving animals, or the zoo of tranquillity. cover

Spooner's moving animals, or the zoo of tranquillity.

by Paul Spooner

I) The Reason Why includes some history and background on Paul Spooner and the reasons why he makes automata. II) The Instructions. How to make the automata - lion, goat, wedding cake, woodpecker anteater and others. III) The Works - An assortment of printed paper patterns, all with moving parts and capable of movement, of the variety of animals above.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
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  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?