Ever since puppetry began thousands of years ago in China and India, puppets have had a special appeal with children. But perhaps no generation of youngsters has been more exposed to puppets than the present one. Today children enjoy puppet people on TV, in schools, at church. And You Can Be a Puppeteer! This how-to manual explores a contemporary technique of Christian education. It describes various types of puppets and how to make them. The instructions are simple; the materials needed are minimal and easily obtained. The book also includes several complete puppet plays, some based on favorite Bible characters. To make biblical material come alive for children (and adults), puppets have tremendous potential. And with the help of this book, You Can Be a Puppeteer! - Back cover.