Books by Mari Ono

Origami for Children is the perfect introduction to origami, the fun Japanese papercraft for parents and children of all ages.

Use mindful origami everyday with these 35 projects designed to destress, calm and help you live in the moment.

With 35 creative paper projects for kids to make, Origami for Kids is guaranteed to add a whole heap of fun to playtime.

Make your own origami models with this book and printed papers. The therapeutic effects of origami are well known in Japan. By focusing on the experience of creating beautiful paper models, this collection of 15 projects specific to Japanese culture will guide you on a path to connectedness, awareness, and improved physical and emotional health. Not only that, the feelings of joy and satisfaction gained from completing a model will produce inner peace and help bring some respite to our busy daily lives. Origami is also the perfect tool for anyone interested in taking the first steps toward a mindful lifestyle—it can be done anywhere and no expensive equipment is required. To get you started, 250 pieces of origami paper are provided, including a selection of sheets you can color in yourself—another activity proven to elicit a calming response in the body.

Create all the pets you have ever wanted with these wonderful projects.Enjoy 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a delightful dachshund to a cuddly hamster, and even a perfect Persian cat. These friendly animals can be used as lovely gifts to give to friends or as unique decorations to leave throughout the house! Origami is also known to help encourage connectedness, awareness and improved physical and emotional health. Not only that, what could possibly bring you more inner peace than a selection of cute and cuddly pets?

Make your own animal origami models with this book and printed papers.

Featuring a 64-page book, plus 250 sheets of origami paper, try these 15 origami models that are inspired by the elegant beauty of flowers and birds.