A paean to play from an award-winning poet and a New York Times best-selling illustrator.
At a time when childhood obesity rates are soaring and money is tight for many families, here is a book that invites readers to join in the fun of active play with games that cost nothing..
Lyrical poems and bold illustrations capture the energy of a group of children in one neighborhood as they amuse themselves over the course of a summer day.
Marilyn Singer and LeUyen Pham celebrate these universal types of play, from organized games such as hide-and-seek and hopscotch to imaginative play such as making mud soup or turning a Stick into a magic wand.
The trappings of childhood change from generation to generation, but there are some timeless activities that every kid loves.
A paean to play from an award-winning poet and a New York Times best-selling illustrator