Games from Long Ago

Historic Communities

by Bobbie Kalman, Barbara Bedell (Illustrator)

Many unusual as well as familiar games from the 19th century are gathered together in Games from Long Ago. An important tool in teaching children how to behave in society, games were often educational and played a role in teaching morality such as the board game "Errand Boy" which taught the value of hard work. Games featured - parlor games, word games, guessing games, and classroom games - games of skill such as ring-taw, shuttlecock, and shinny - board games such as checkers and backgammon

Genres: History, Childrens, Picture Books, Games, Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Bobbie Kalman is a Hungarian-born children's author and publisher known for educational nonfiction books widely used in schools and libraries. After fleeing Hungary with her family during the 1956 Revolution, she later settled in North America. With backgrounds in English, psychology, and education, she wrote more than 800 books, including “Refugee Child” and several popular curriculum-based series.

Reviews

[Adele · Rating 2 out of 5]

Might be good for kids interested in old-fashioned games, but I believe even kids would have already heard about most of this. There was very little I didn't already know. I also expected more detailed rules. Some of the games could be played based on the information provided in this book, but only the simplest ones. The book doesn't even provide the rules for "Old Maid".

[Kristin Holbach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gives a quick over view of the different types of games children played to entertain themselves years ago. Some games you will recognize as ones kids still play today. Many others you won't. I got some ideas for games to play with my kids from this. A nice book.