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Fun on the Run!: 324 Instant Family Activities Paperback – May 1, 2004

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It's instant fun. Activities to do in minutes. Super-quick games to roll out at a moment's notice. Filling a need that every parent of young children has, 324 Anytime, Anywhere Activities! for Kids is a perfect antidote to those "booooring" car rides, endless waits in the doctor's office, restaurant fidgetiness, and assorted child-unfriendly chores. And you don't need to bring along any special props.

Several years ago, Cynthia Copeland shared the wisdom of her three children in Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me, which has 356,000 copies in print. Now she's written a parents' survival guide for those times when kids seem more at wit's end than wise. In the car? Try Red Car, Blue Car, Old Car, New Car; How Far, How Fast?; Raindrop Race; or I Heard It!, where the first one to hear the secret word on the radio wins. While waiting for the pediatrician, try Sock' Em, Cents of Hearing, or Body Double--draw the outline of your child lying on the examination table paper, then let him or her fill it in. Stuck at the bus stop? Gather the kids to play Simon Does, Knot Happening, or Blind Man Walking. There are mind benders, story-telling games (including It Was a Dark and Stormy Night)--in all, hundreds of ways guaranteed to engage their imagination and lift their spirits. Not to mention yours.

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352 pages
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Workman Publishing Company
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May 1, 2004
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4.02 x 1 x 6 inches
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0761134484
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978-0761134480
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Cynthia L. Copeland is the author of more than 25 books, including Workman’s The Diaper Diaries and Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me. Ms. Copeland lives in Keene, New Hampshire.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company (May 1, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0761134484
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0761134480
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.02 x 1 x 6 inches

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Amy

The internet works just as well for ideas as this book

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020

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Some good ideas, some ideas we've probably all heard of, and l some are things I would never use - using your feet to pass menus back and forth while you wait at a restaurant (yuck!), taking items from the doctor's office to trace/use in other ways (that stuff isn't there for your personal use).

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Great book for busy families

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014

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I carried this around in my bag for years, and would pull it out when we were somewhere and needed to kill time and keep the kids out of trouble. It has lots of cute, simple games and ideas for kids that don't take many materials or preparation. I think it would be a perfect gift for parents of kids ages 2-8. It is small and doesn't take up much space in your bag. And it is more fun and involves more people than lending one of the kids your phone to keep them occupied.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2017

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Small enough to fit into any purse with one fun idea after another for any number of situations be it in a doctor's office, or at a grocery store, car...you name it, there's an idea in there that is sure to satisfy and entertain any kid. I love it.

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AlyB

Creative, fun activities. Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017

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I've had this book in my car for nearly five years now and I still use it with my three kids, now ages 8-12. The author has assembled quick activities for most every situation and we ALL enjoy outings more when there's minimal boredom and complaining. Thanks for teaching me some great tricks, Ms Copeland!

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Amy R. Balenzano

Kept in the car and put to good use daily!

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2007

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This book is a lifesaver sometimes. It's enabled me to avoid cranky kid meltdowns in public places several times over. I keep it in the glove box of the car so we have it on hand for waiting in line, dr. office visits, waiting at restaraunts, airplane trips, etc. Anytime kids are antsy and complaining about waiting somewhere- pull out this little gem and get them busy with a distraction. Every frazzled parent needs one of these!

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B. Dixon

Great book -- can we get an e-book or Kindle version?

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014

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I love this book. However, it would be great if a Kindle or e-book version of Fun on the Run were available. The book is small, but still kind of heavy to lug around. I would immediately buy an electronic copy if it were available, even though I have the hard copy.

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Holly

Great Book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2011

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This book is fantastic. I keep it in my purse (its small and fits perfectly). We've used it many times. My only complaint is that there isn't much help in here for amusing my toddler (and he's the one I need the most help amusing!). For children over 3 or 4 years old this book is fabulous!

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Eph

Wish I would have had this sooner!

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2012

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We purchased this book for ideas to keep our kids busy in line at Disney World, however, after skimming through it I wish I would have bought it sooner! This book is full of fun ideas that will not only keep your children distracted while waiting (in line, at a restaurant, doctor's office, you name it) but will create fun family memories as well. There are a couple of ideas that I wouldn't do (play music on your glasses at a restaurant), but there are enough ideas that you can pick and choose what you think is appropriate for each location. Plus, it is small enough to stuff in your purse, or a Christmas stocking.

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iconic001

It works!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2015

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I have 3 cousins, ages 5, 8 and 11 respectively. I challenge you to entertain them without this book.

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Chris Caza-Pugh

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2018

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Great ideas of games. This book is just about that though, no child development stuff in it.

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