Fun and Games: Everyday Play
by Celeste Cortright (Author) Sophie Fatus (Illustrator)
Follow a diverse group of children as they enjoy their favorite games! Readers can delight in familiar play like hide-and-seek to more unusual activities like tangrams, all while learning about the importance of taking turns and participating. Includes end matter about the cultural origins of the featured games and toys.
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PreS-Gr 2--This concise picture book depicts children engaging in various games and/or activities. Each vibrant page features a different type of fun accompanied by a short rhyme and a colorful illustration. At the end of the book, there is information about the history of some of the games listed. Cortright's appealing prose and Fatus's joyful illustrations result in a picture book that appeals to children and offers ideas for future entertainment. VERDICT A pleasing picture book sure to inspire children to have fun on their own or with friends.--Sara Jurek, Children's English Lib., Stuttgart, Germany
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Celeste Cortright grew up in Connecticut, USA, and now works as a design director when she's not writing children's books for Barefoot! She and her partner live in Boston, Massachusetts, USA with their cat.
Christiane Engel is an award-winning artist from northern Germany. She currently lives and works in England with her family and has illustrated several children's books.
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV032040 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Games - General
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