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Unplugged Play: No Batteries. No Plugs. Pure Fun.
written by Bobbi Conner
Studio : Workman Publishing Company
by Workman Publishing Company
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Released : 2007-07-18
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780761143901
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 16 reviews)
List Price : $16.95
Our Price : $6.94
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Product Description |
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From the joy of smearing glue on paper to the screaming delight of a bubble-blowing relay, kids love to play. In fact, it's every kid's built-in tool for experiencing the world at large. A parent-friendly encyclopedia, UNPLUGGED PLAY ("A wonderful guide," says Daniel Goleman) offers hundreds and hundredsof battery-free, screen-free, chrip-and-beep-free games and fun variations that stretch the imagination, spark creativity, building strong bodies, and forge deep friendships...and keep kids busy at the table while mom or dad makes dinner. |
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Preachy |
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A friend bought this book for me knowing that I was looking for things to do with my 2 1/2 year old daughter that didn't have to do with watching TV. Unfortunately, I find the first sections of "why unplugged play?" very preachy. It makes all toys that have batteries sound "bad" and implies that you should eliminate them from your life because they're bad for your child. I was so annoyed by the introduction I didn't get to the play ideas. |
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We live in a TV World, what happened to old fashion play? |
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My title says it all. That is exactly why I wanted this book. The only reason it got a 4 star was because it didn't have anything special for infants or small babies. Basically a lot of the games I have to wait until my baby is older. On top of it, I was able to actually show that there was more to TV for children, especially educationally. |
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good clean fun |
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This book reminds us of the kind of fun we had when we were kids. I am middle aged and my kids are grown but have used the ideas in the book for friends' children that have come to spend the night with us. It is a great shower or baby gift as well. |
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Great games for quick and easy play! |
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I purchased this book about six months ago and have used it repeatdly. It is something I can grab when my children are getting restless and bored and I am not going to let them watch TV for another minute. The games are easy to understand, only require items that I usually have around the house and are just plain fun. Many are games I played when I was young but had forgetten about. I especially like the layout of the book, it makes it easy for you to find activities for various ages.Unplugged Play: No Batteries. No Plugs. Pure Fun. |
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a reader from Ohio |
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After reading many great reviews I purchased this book thinking it would be a useful resource for games and activities for my children. I was greatly disappointed. Almost every activity is the same, just a different variation. Most require yet another trip to a store to buy some plastic "toys" If a parent already had what the author has listed as a "well-stocked" toy room they should have no problem thinking up the games listed in this book. For any parent or caregiver with even the slightest bit of imagination this book is unnecessary. In place of this I would recommend Playful Learning from Le Leche League or any book from Bev Bos. They require more imagination and less trips to a store. |
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