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65 WAYS TO BE AN ARTIST THROUGH THE WORLD OF LEN LYE This bumper art activity book brimming with ideas and inspiration has been developed by the team at the Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth, who work with the thousands of children who visit the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery every year and really understand how the great New Zealand artist Len Lye's approach to art sets young minds abuzz and alive. With 65 activities, and a running narrative thread about Lye's fascinating life, it offers hours of fun to young readers, their whanau and teachers

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An absolute beauty -- Bob’s Book Blog It will be a godsend for many teachers as there are so many creative and imaginative activities that could be integrated into the curriculum. And parents will want to buy it for their art-obsessed child. A great resource that will get plenty of use. -- Maria Gill A great book for teachers, parents and children, presenting the art of Len Lye and art in an entertaining and inspiring way Absolutely a fantastic activity book for children -- Emma Rutherford Rebecca Fawkner has brilliantly succeeded in weaving together the story of Len Lye’s life with 65 art activities -- Lyn Potter

‘With 65 activities, and biographical details about Len Lye and his incredible kinetic art, this book might even inspire grown up children too.’ — Jenny Nicholls, Waiheke Weekender, ‘Ziggle! is absolutely a fantastic activity book for children’ — Emma Rutherford, The Sapling

'With 65 activities, and biographical details about Len Lye and his incredible kinetic art, this book might even inspire grown up children too.' - Jenny Nicholls, Waiheke Weekender, 'Ziggle! is absolutely a fantastic activity book for children' - Emma Rutherford, The Sapling, ‘An absolute beauty’ — Bob’s Book Blog; ‘It will be a godsend for many teachers as there are so many creative and imaginative activities that could be integrated into the curriculum. And parents will want to buy it for their art-obsessed child. A great resource that will get plenty of use.’ — Maria Gill, Kids Books NZ; ‘A great book for teachers, parents and children, presenting the art of Len Lye and art in an entertaining and inspiring way’ — NZ Arts Review

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Rebecca Fawkner is a teacher and has worked at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery for twenty years, bringing children of all ages and Len Lye’s art together. She has a passion for encouraging curiosity and helping humans switch on their creative sparks.

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