Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Foster's complete Hoyle Foster's complete Hoyle R. F. (Robert Frederick) Foster The first edition, written in 1897, is a classic book containing the rules of every card game and most other games played at the end of the 19th century. The book has been revised and updated many t… OL1526949W
Walt Disney it's raining, it's pouring! Walt Disney it's raining, it's pouring! Walt Disney Productions A collection of stories, poems, riddles, games, and handicraft activities for rainy days. OL16038429W
Musical chairs Musical chairs Pam Holden Have you ever played the game called Musical Chairs? The players dance to music. When it stops they run to sit on a chair, but there are not enough chairs for everyone. The slowest player is left out… OL17892652W
The Big Peter Rabbit book The Big Peter Rabbit book Beatrix Potter An activity book with stories of Beatrix Potter and related activities, games, recipes, and handicraft. OL18398635W
Climbing Climbing Nate Fitch Climbing: From Gym to Rock focuses on getting indoor climbers outdoors. Complete with color photos throughout, the book features information on environment and terrain, types of crag, best practices,… OL19750965W
Perfect party games Perfect party games Andrea Campbell Establish a party tone and mood with 100 great games, from relays and other active games to quiet ones, hunts, and stunts. OL20637028W
Pete's a Pizza Pete's a Pizza William Steig When Pete feels miserable because rain makes it impossible to play ball outdoors, his father finds a fun indoor game to play with his son. OL22292W
101 idées pour un jour de pluie 101 idées pour un jour de pluie Stella Kebby Une centaine d'idées pour égayer les jours de pluie : rires et chants, jeux de devinettes, penser vite, jeux dynamiques, tours de magie, bricolage et projets, etc. Réalisables facilement sans matérie… OL24245884W
Table-top games Table-top games Jenni Tavener "Activities for 3-5 year-olds covering six areas of learning. Photocopiable pages." OL24301588W
Summertime crafts (Make it now crafts) Summertime crafts (Make it now crafts) Bee Gee Hazell,Mary Strohl,Jan Ormesher,Carole Soulsman,Susan Schneck "Includes color paper cut-outs, stickers, and directions for making seven fun crafts!"--Cover. OL24623098W
What to do, Blue? What to do, Blue? Angela C. Santomero All Blue's friends are busy so she soon comes up with something fun to do, all by herself. OL24860520W
Rainy day Rainy day Imogene Forte Suggests outdoor activities, indoor fun, and things to think and write about on rainy days. OL2541151W
More classroom adventures More classroom adventures n/a "A fun, practical approach to experimental learning : fresh, creative center ideas, explorations that build important skills, success for every child!"--Cover. OL26437066W
Nine men's Morris, and over 800 other indoor games, puzzles, and stunts for all ages Nine men's Morris, and over 800 other indoor games, puzzles, and stunts for all ages Darwin Alexander Hindman A collection of puzzles, brain teasers, and nonathletic games including contests and stunts. OL3359981W
Hoyle's Rules of Games Hoyle's Rules of Games Albert H. Morehead In 1742, Edmond Hoyle published the definitive book on whist, the most popular card game of his day.More than 250 years later, Hoyle is still the definitive name when it comes to the rules of games, … OL3386971W
The Sittaford Mystery The Sittaford Mystery Agatha Christie M-U-R-D-E-R. It began as an innocent parlor game intended to while away the hours on a bitter winter night. But the message that appeared before the amateur occultists at the snowbound Sittaford H… OL471664W
The ultimate indoor games book The ultimate indoor games book Veronika Alice Gunter Jam-packed with 200 captivating games, this brightly illustrated collection will make sure that no kid ever whines "I'm bored!" again. Even better, these are zippy, energy-burning activities—not the … OL5817431W
A rainy day to remember A rainy day to remember Kitty Fross When a rainy day changes his plans to play with Andrew at the park, Little Bill is unhappy until he uses his imagination to find other fun things to do. OL8374170W
Home entertainment for all the family Home entertainment for all the family Gyles Brandreth A collection of family amusements including parlor games, card tricks, songs, monologues, magic, plays, and several death-defying feats. OL859835W