Although these books have a recommended age of around 8+, both my 6 and 7 year old boys did a fine job of making the models, with only a minimum of help. They weren't the only ones who got excited by the models though...
Both books need glue to hold the models, but that is the only equipment you will need to make the 20 different models in each book. No scissors, no cutting, the parts press out very neatly and easily.
Paper Aliens by Jennifer Bryan has 20 different aliens ranging from the beefy gorilla-like The Champ, to Blossom, who looks like a flower. Each has varying skills and abilities and so they end up far more evenly matched in battle than you'd expect.
Some models are made from a single piece of shaped paper, but in Paper Aliens most are 2 or 3 which glue together. It's very accessible to my 6 year old, who built The Champ entirely by himself. At the back of the book there are two game suggestions and the 24 press out game cards. There really is a lot to do in this 96 page activity book.
The models press out really well, with hardly any tearing, even for younger children. Instructions are clear and actually, even making the more complicated models is really straightforward. Start by matching the no.1's, then the 2's etc.
Paper Robots by Alexander Gwynne again has 20 models over 96 pages, with games and cards at the back of the book. We agreed the robots were slightly more difficult to make than the Paper Aliens.
Thermo is one of the more difficult models, but my 7 year old went straight for that one, and made a great job of him. Again you do need glue, but most of the robots use a single piece of paper, which is generally more fiddly.
With both books we were really impressed with how intricate the models are, and how impressive. There are some amazing details, and everyone who has made some of the models has felt very proud of them when finished.
These are lovely books and will give hours of entertainment and a sense of pride to any child aged around 7+. The models are brilliant, extremely varied and there will definitely be some that appeal to all readers.
Paper Aliens and Paper Robots are published by Ivy Press at QuartoKnows and both retail at £8.99. Suggested for age 8+, we think they're okay for children aged 7+, or younger if your child is manually dexterous (e.g. has spent several years using little LEGO).
I'm delighted to announce that Ivy Press have given me two sets of both books to give away to my readers. Two entrants will each receive copies of both Paper Aliens and Paper Robots.
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ReplyDeleteRobots because they are strong and more powerful, aliens are just weird!!
ReplyDeleteAliens cos they are far more superior then man and man made robots lol
ReplyDeleteRobots because they can replace any parts that get damaged during the war!
ReplyDeleteRobots would win as they can't die so eventually would win
ReplyDeleterobots...i think, as renewable though aliens maybe indestructible... chicken/egg @msedollyp
ReplyDeleteRobots; teach them to modify and create themselves and given a bit of time they should be able to surpass the challenges. Though aliens likely have unknowns that would have to quickly be adapted to.
ReplyDeleteThe robots would win as I suspect aliens are smaller ...
ReplyDeleteAliens because they have superior technology.
ReplyDeleteI'd say robots would win the battle as they are built to last and can be made from titanium and be indestructible
ReplyDeleteSuppose it depends what the aliens come up wolith as they can be an unknown entity x now I'm confused xx
Aliens because they could use their intelligence.
DeleteAliens, I'd assume they have superior technology
ReplyDeleteAliens I would hope!
ReplyDeleteAliens would win because Robots would have to keep stopping to get recharged all the time ;)
ReplyDeleteAliens because they would probably be of a higher intelligence than man made robots.
ReplyDeleteI think Aliens because they are super intelligent!
ReplyDeleteAliens - robots have certain programming but aliens have more knowledge and power to override this
ReplyDeleteAliens because robots need someone to programme them -Aliens would only need a giant magnet and it would be all over!!!
ReplyDeleteRobots!
ReplyDeleteAliens, until AI advances. Then, it would depend where the aliens were from :-D
ReplyDeleteAliens because they can adapt and are far more adapt then the robots
ReplyDeleteAliens would win because they are obviously superior if they have the technology to travel through space to earth.
ReplyDeletealiens - robots would run out of battery power
ReplyDeleteAliens because they can regenerate / go back in time
ReplyDeleteAliens because they could probably create their own robots to defeat them!
ReplyDeleteRobots because there stronger and my son says so
ReplyDeleteRobots - I think they are way more sinister than aliens so would have the edge and win.
ReplyDeleteRobots as technology has allowed them increase in numbers and variety. Whereas where is the proof / evidence that Aliens even exist.
ReplyDeleteRachel Craig
Aliens - their tech is far superior!
ReplyDeleteAliens as they have super powers
ReplyDeleteAliens would win as they built the robots
ReplyDeleteRobots are powerful machines, they are computerised so have all the knowledge
ReplyDeleteAliens - they can adapt more quickly :)
ReplyDeleteRobots as can replace their parts when damaged and keep fighting for longer
ReplyDeleteRobots as technology is amazing xxx
ReplyDeleteMy daughter thinks Aliens, as they are clever enough to come all the way through space-time to arrive at our planet, so they would have far superior powers, strength and maybe even robots who obeyed their commands!
ReplyDeleteRobots because they are the best
ReplyDeleteI think aliens will with their advanced technology.
ReplyDeleteRobots because they can be programmed to be superior and they ROCK. Thanks (Ruth Wollerton)
ReplyDeleteDefo alians something fab about them
ReplyDeleterobots because they cant die and are very hard to destroy
ReplyDeleteI would love this for my nephew
ReplyDeleteOut of myself and my 3 kids i think it would be a even between the 2
ReplyDeleteRobots of course - they are so strong x
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