Let's Play (children's Games From Around The World)

By (author) Dickmann Nancy; Illustrated by Andino, Monica
Let''s Play is the perfect companion for kids looking to fill afternoons with fun, while learning about other countries and cultures in an interactive and engaging way.

Description

Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the world’s favorite children’s games.

Let''s Play is a gorgeously illustrated collection of games from all around the world for children to discover and enjoy. Games for 1 player to 5 players, and even large groups, are clearly explained and provide endless opportunities for playful adventure, alongside a resource for learning about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe.

The exciting array of games includes:

• solo puzzle games like Jegichagi (South Korea) 
• big party game Catch the Dragon’s Tail (China)
• head-to-head Kolowis Awithlaknannai boardgame (Zuni Native American)
• hilarious Oonch Neech (a variation of Tag from Pakistan)

Additional sections give the background to classic games like Tag and Hide-and-seek and talk readers through making games of their own. Vibrant illustrations from Monica Andino carefully demonstrate the steps of the games, whilst bringing to life the fun and joy they offer.

The possibilities are endless, and with this book, the fun will be, too!
Biographical note

NANCY DICKMANN is an experienced author and publisher of non-fiction books for children, specialising in science. She has a particular interest in space and has commissioned or written more than a dozen books about the topic, and in doing so has had the privilege to interview astronomers, a spacecraft designer, a Mars rover driver and even a real live astronaut! 

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Interactive way of learning about other cultures while finding fun ways to kill time.

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Spreads focus on one game or several, with pullout facts about the countries and cultures they come from.

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Simple, colourful layout allows readers to pick a game, learn the rules and play it at a glance.