The Picture Rulebook of Kids' Games [Paperback]

Roxanne Henderson (Author), Michael Brown (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Now every party, family outing, and friendly get-together can be a great time with The Picture Rulebook of Kids' Games. With more than 200 classic and new games-fully illustrated and in alphabetical order for easy referencechildren and adults alike can find ideas for play, check the rules, and determine the equipment needed. Games with balls, water games, team games--The Picture Rulebook has them all, including:

• Alphabet Objects
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Caterpillar
• Drop the Hankie
• Egg Polo
• Frisbee Golf
• German
• Homonym Detective
• I Doubt It
• Jambalaya Relay
• Killer Whale
• Lean-Two
• Minicroquet
• Mulberry Bush
• Octopus
• Pig in the Pen
• Rattlesnake
• Run for Your Supper
• Seven Up
• Teacher's Cat
• Thumb Wrestling
• Underwater Tag
• Volcano
• Watermelon Ball
• What's Missing?
• Zookeeper

From classics such as Hide-and-Seek and Four Square to the newer Frisbee Golf and Milk Caps; from games for two such as Scissors, Paper, Stone and Hangman to games for many, including Dodgeball, Volleyballoon, and Sardines, there are activities for any occasion and any group. Michael Brown is a fine artist, particularly known for his large outdoor murals, and the author of eight books of illustrated sports rules. Roxanne Henderson is a freelance editor and writer. They live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with their son, Graham.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Rules for drop the handkerchief, musical chairs, and red light, green light--all those games you played as a kid, plus a few you probably never heard of--are presented in this great compendium for parents, primary and elementary school teachers, and day-care providers. Brief notes on age appropriateness, equipment and player requirements, game objectives, etc., head generally clear-cut instructions, with plenty of cartoon illustrations, provided to help spell out play. The emphasis is on highly active amusements, but games that make use of fine motor skills and cognitive talents are also included. Stephanie Zvirin

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809232278
• ISBN-13: 978-0809232277
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,194,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential book for Kid's (and teens and adult) Games, July 26, 2002

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K. Sean Buvala "Business Storyteller and Coach" (Avondale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Picture Rulebook of Kids' Games (Paperback)

"This book is one of the best you can get for all those basic children's (and teens and adults) games you know you know how to play, you just need to get the reminders. Hey, you might even find a few you didn't know you didn't know. We certainly did and we think we are pretty good at knowing lots of games (and we are humble, too) for lots of ages. Get this book and let it become one of the essentials of your bookshelf, desk and backpack." -Storyteller.net Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars The Picture Rule Book for Kids Games, July 15, 2006

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Sharon Walther - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Picture Rulebook of Kids' Games (Paperback)

Excellent book to refresh an old parents memory on backyard & rainy day games. Illustrations also help early readers develop independence in accessing the game concepts.