Mari Ono is an expert in origami and all forms of papercrafts. Born in Japan, she has lived in the United Kingdom for many years with her artist husband, Takumasa, where they both work to promote Japanese arts and crafts. Her previous books include Japanese Origami, Origami for Children, Origami Animal Friends, Origami Ocean Friends, Origami Farm, How to Make Paper Planes, Dinogami, Wild and Wonderful Origami, Origami for Children and The Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts, all available from CICO.