The opposite of hunkering down in front of an addictive screen. Pull away from the screens and PLAY These lively and easy games and activities (all kid-tested and kid-approved) just. There are craft projects, music activities, guessing games-the kinds of truly fun activities designed to stretch the imagination, spark creativity, build strong bodies, forge friendships, and explore the real world. Games to play indoors and games for outside. When Unplugged Play was first published as a parent-friendly encyclopedia of games and activities for all ages. Each volume includes games to play alone and games to play with siblings and friends and parents. A parent-friendly encyclopedia, UNPLUGGED PLAY ('A wonderful guide,' says Daniel Goleman) offers. In fact, its every kids built-in tool for experiencing the world at large.

The need, of course, is significantly more pressing than when the book was originally published-screens are far more ubiquitous, causing parents even greater concern about their overuse-and these timeless, imaginative, easy-to-implement games are here to the rescue. From the joy of smearing glue on paper to the screaming delight of a bubble-blowing relay, kids love to play. When Unplugged Play was first published as a parent-friendly encyclopedia of games and activities for all ages, Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, called it “A terrific prescription for much of what ails children and parents today.” Now Unplugged Play gets a fresh and appealing new life as three separate, brightly designed books, each targeted to a specific age group.

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