 | Create a costume! (Maker Comics) Author: Myer, Sarah | |
| Price: $12.29 | ||
Summary:
The comic convention is just a few short weeks away. All Bea and Connor need now are great costumes but won't they cost a fortune to make? Not if they follow some simple instructions from Bea's pet hamster: Costume Critter, the world's cutest cosplayer! Learn simple techniques to make over six costumes-and dream up your own designs. In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/06/19)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/30/2019 Gr 5 Up-This latest volume in the "Maker Comic" graphic novel series (which includes Bake Like a Pro and Fix a Car) looks at cosplay, or the practice of dressing like a favorite character from a TV show, film, or comic book. A comic convention is just a few weeks away, and pals Bea and Parker want to attend and look the part without spending a lot of money. With the help of a cute, knowledgeable hamster named Costume Critter, Bea and Parker learn how to design, sew, and make robes, capes, emblems, utility belts, and other costumes and accessories. This blend of fictional story and instructional manual features clear instructions and illustrations and a positive message about body positivity and the importance of confidence in cosplaying. A glossary and a measurement conversion table round out this slim volume that's packed with information. VERDICT A must for school and public libraries looking to encourage maker culture through cosplay. Middle to high school students interested in costume design and cosplay will appreciate this selection.-Tamela Chambers, Chicago Public Library, IL - Copyright 2019 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 10/01/2019 Bea and Parker want to cosplay at a comics convention. They have imagination and a bit of experience helping to make costumes for the school play; what they don’t have is a budget. Together, the friends build costumes for six different pop culture genres, from magical girls and guys to aliens and monsters, by using clothes and materials they already have at home plus a few purchased craft supplies. The reader follows along with the help of the Costume Critter (Bea’s pet hamster), who acts as a guide, explaining step-by-step how to create at home what Bea and Parker are creating on the page. Written with budget crafters in mind, the projects become more elaborate, each one building on skills acquired while making the previous costume. It can take careful reading to spot some important steps (like lining a shirt with newspaper before painting it). So, just as for Bea and Parker, it will be helpful for budding cosplayers to have a little bit of crafting experience before diving into their first costume. Ending with tips on posing, con etiquette, and consent, this is a solid primer for kids who want to take their fandom to the next level. - Copyright 2019 Booklist.
