Rediscover your inner child with Classic Playground Games. Simon Says, 'You'll Love this Book!' Skipping through the pages of this nostalgic book is guaranteed to make you sing songs from your childhood - Ring-a-ring-รณ-roses, London's Burning and Knick Knack Paddywhack included. Toy expert, Susan Brewer has compiled this volume of classic playground games and toys, along with children's memories of playtime since the 1930s. As well as all your favourite songs, chants, rhymes and skipping games, she recounts their histories from which bells were ringing during Oranges and Lemons to the identity of the real My Fair Lady in London Bridge is Falling Down. Follow in grandmother's footsteps with these fun-filled playground games, including Hopscotch, What's the Time, Mr Wolf and classic ball games. Do you remember the rainy day games, the puzzles, board games and cards for all sorts of happy families? This enchanting book will fill you with the memories and sounds of playtime fun. Simon Says, 'You must buy this book', whether it's for yourself or another generation. This is a must-read, play-along book for nurseries and infant schools everywhere - no child, parent, grandparent - or big kid - should be without it.
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