500 Fun Origamis (Papers and Basic Folds)

500 Fun Origamis is pocket-sized origami book with 500 pages and basic folding instructions.

Its two companion books are:
500 Irresistible Origamis (9780228101505)
500 Fluorescent Origamis (9780228101499)

Each of these books features 250 double-sided origami papers decorated with original designs and patterns by Mayumi Jezewski. Sixteen pages of basic folding instructions are illustrated and explained with arrows and clear lines -- perfect for beginners.

The Guardian newspaper called origami "2016's craft trend" and reported that sales of origami books have surged as customers look for alternatives to the popular coloring books. Like coloring, origami presents children and adults with a creative meditative challenge away from the screen.

Origami has no age barrier and benefits everyone, from children to the elderly. Studies show that origami activates the whole brain. It develops eye-hand coordination, sequencing skills, attention skills, temporal spatial skills, mathematical reasoning, language skills and patience. It also promotes hand and finger dexterity.

Here are three colorful stocking stuffer-sized books ideal for the holidays.

Emilie Ramon.