A Super Easy Minibook!
Grab some cardstock and a paper fastener! We're going to make a wheel book today! This minibook is especially popular with the little ones because of the motion of the book.
The wheel book is especially good for steps in a process or listing several parts of a whole.
This book can stand alone or can be affixed into a lapbook.
The Directions
Because the wheel book moves, a heavy paper such as cardstock is a better choice than thin copy paper. For the wheel book, you need two pieces of paper, scissors, a compass (or a bowl), and a paper fastener.
If you don't have a compass, simply find something in your kitchen that's round. Trace around the bowl or plate on your paper, and cut out two identical circles.
I will use the red circle for my top piece. Take your top circle and lightly draw lines on it to divide it into quarters. 
On one of the fourths, outline a smaller section, with an even border all around. Be careful not to make the outer edge too thin or it will easily tear. 
Cut out the section you outlined, and turn the circle over so that your sketch marks are hidden from view.
Using your top circle, trace the cutout window area lightly onto the base circle, marking each fourth. 
Within your light marks, add the writing or illustrations for your minibook. Once the text of your book is complete, you can erase the marks you originally made.
Decorate the top circle with your minibook's title and some illustrations. Line up the two circles, make a hole in the center with an awl or pencil tip, and insert a paper fastener to connect the two circles. Voila! Done!
Fun Paper Fasteners
Creative Impressions Mini Painted Metal Paper Fasteners 100/Package Assorted Metallic , Round
Amazon Price: $9.10 (as of 12/19/2009) 
Paper Fasteners Star-Red/Wht/B
Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Painted Metal Paper Fasteners, 50/Pkg: Metallic Red Hearts
Amazon Price: $2.25 (as of 12/19/2009)
Painted Metal Paper Fasteners, 50/Pkg, Assorted Tropical: Dragonflies
Amazon Price: $2.25 (as of 12/19/2009)
Creative Impressions Mini Painted Metal Paper Fasteners Kit, Assorted Colors Round
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Making Books That Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist & Turn: Books for Kids to Make
Amazon Price: $9.32 (as of 12/19/2009)
Variations on the Wheel Book
use different colors of paper for the top and bottom wheels
use a slightly larger circle for the bottom; label the sections on the outer rim of the bottom circle
use decorative paper brads to affix the wheels
divide your wheel into thirds, fifths, or other fractions instead of the typical fourths
cut out two opposite sections for a double windowed book
Wheel Book Poll
Easy Bookmaking (Grades K-3)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
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