Giant Book of Puzzles & Games [Paperback]

Sheila Anne Barry (Author), Doug Anderson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997

With hilarious illustrations to add to the fun, this thick game book features puzzles and puzzlers, tricks, "Test Yourself, " card games and tricks, quiet games, quick contests, psychological games, special party games, party games for ages six to eight, and party games for ages eight and up. 500 illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806997613
• ISBN-13: 978-0806997612
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,507,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Million and One Uses, April 1, 2000

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This review is from: Giant Book of Puzzles & Games (Paperback)

Packed with 600 pages of games, riddles, mazes, activities, and physical challenges, the Giant Book of Puzzles & Games is a great reference tool for not only families, but anyone who works with children. This book solves the dilema of how to keep children occupied, regardless of their age or gender. Perfect for rainy days, long car trips, vacations, camping trips, birthday parties, sleep-overs, scout meetings, family nights, or quiet time alone, the activities will challenge parents and children alike. Educators should also take note, since teachers, as well as "before and after school" project coordinators will find this book a relative gold mine of ideas to supplement classroom curriculums and activity schedules.

With titles that range from "Quiet Time" to "Test Yourself" and "Special Party Games", the 11 chapters allow for quick and easy reference. Subcategories within each chapter further help readers locate special areas of interest.

Interestingly, I found myself flipping through the book to read the jokes and riddles, as well as work the challenges, whenever I had a few minutes of time. Frequently, a "few minutes" turned into a few hours. Information on the book's back cover states that "There are enough puzzles to keep you entertained for years." This the truth, and like all good books, you won't put it down.