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The Games Book: How to Play the Games of Yesterday [Hardcover]

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Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books (22 May 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843173042
ISBN-13: 978-1843173045
Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 16.7 x 1.4 cm

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Have you ever struggled to remember your favourite childhood game so you can teach it to your own children? Do you love to reminisce about the good old days when it was all just good old-fashioned fun? "The Games Book" has the answers. Packed full of traditional indoor and outdoor games from yesteryear, it contains something for family members of all ages to enjoy. Each game has instructions and some hints and tips for beginners. There are fantastic illustrations throughout. An ideal companion for rainy days and family holidays. With a classic 1950s retro look, "The Games Book" is a great gift for every family member.Entries include: Spooky games - "Murder in the Dark"; Playground games - "What's the Time Mr. Wolf?"; Swimming games - Sharks and Minnows; Card games - Gin Rummy; Paper games - Consequences; Ball games - Sevens; Car games - Back Seat Snooker.

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5.0 out of 5 stars games book, 1 April 2011

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A lovely little book which I brought because my daughter and I were trying to remember all the games we played in the play ground as children, so that we could teach them to my grand daughters.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brought back happy memories, 15 Mar 2011

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This book really brought back memories from my school days. Its also given me lots of ideas to play with the kids and they've been enjoying things too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great fun for all ages, 4 Feb 2009

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I held a big children's party the day I got this book and put it to the test straightaway. A* success with children aged from 4-14.

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