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Pencil and Paper Games

By Simon Tudhope
Series: Pads
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Pencil and Paper Games by Simon Tudhope is a children's activity book packed with a variety of games to play with just a pencil and paper. It features classic games like tic-tac-toe and hangman, alongside creative new challenges. This book is perfect for on-the-go entertainment, encouraging imagination and fun without the need for screens.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a fun and interactive collection of games to keep children entertained and creatively engaged on long journeys or quiet afternoons. It's perfect for those who appreciate classic games that can be played with just a pencil and paper, providing hours of entertainment without the need for screens or gadgets.

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An exciting book packed with addictive pencil-and-paper games for one or more player.



Crammed full of puzzles and games that will keep children occupied for hours, this book contains 17 solo games and 13 to play with a friend, including classics such as 0s and Xs, word searches, matching games and Sudoku.

Packed with addictive pencil-and-paper games for one or more players.

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Pencil and Paper Games by Simon Tudhope is packed with addictive pencil-and-paper games designed for one or more players.

Crammed full of puzzles and games that will keep children occupied for hours, this book offers a delightful variety of entertainment. It contains 17 solo games and 13 games to be played with a friend, including classics such as 0s and Xs, word searches, matching games, and Sudoku.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474990868

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Various
  • Illustrated by Various

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Pads Simon Tudhope

About the Author

Before joining Usborne, Simon worked in Moscow as sports editor for a local paper. These days he writes about things that aren't actually real, but are very important nevertheless. Monsters, dragons, superheroes - all the sort of stuff he loved as a child. And still does, truth be told.

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