The story behind the story.
What inspired us to tell the tale of Fred and his Frisbee?
Author Margaret Muirhead explains what drew her to the story.
Illustrator Adam Gustavson talks about his drawing process.
Margaret demonstrates how to make paper plate Frisbees in this special storytime event!
Fling out your best ideas. Then make them real.
Makerspace Projects and Printables
Video: Paper Plate Flying Saucers
Is that an Unidentified Flying Object? Or a paper plate flying saucer? This simple, hands-on activity is great for makers age 4 and up. All you really need is a paper plate (or two) to get things off the ground.
Video: Origami Flyers Part 1
Once you get the hand of folding these origami flyers, you won’t be able to stop! The best part is you can collapse them into Ninja Stars in a moment’s notice! This video demonstrates Part 1 of the process.
Video: Origami Flyers Part 2
The origami extravaganza continues with Part 2. You will learn how to put all the pieces together into a fabulous flyer.
Instructions: Doughnut Discs
Who doesn’t love playing Frisbee? How doesn’t love doughnuts? What if you mixed them together and watched them fly! This activity is indoor-friendly and easy enough for little hands.
Instructions: Giant Frisbee!
Big Frisbee, big fun. The proportions of this project match the absolute delight of tossing this oversized flying disc into the wide blue sky! And it’s surprisingly simple to make. Hula hoop + fabric + hot glue = the envy of the playground!
Crochet Swirler
Fold it in your pocket and bring it to the park. Fling it inside your house! This yarn bomb won’t damage walls, furnitures or humans. In fact, the crochet swirler will make you smile.
