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Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
1866
1946
Wells, Herbert George
Floor Games; a companion volume to "Little Wars"
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floor_Games
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"Floor Games; a companion volume to 'Little Wars'" by H. G. Wells is a playful guidebook that explores imaginative play for children, written during the early 20th century. The book serves as an exploration of the joys and complexities of indoor games, focusing particularly on the creative use of toys to stimulate the imagination of young ones. Through personal anecdotes and descriptive illustrations, Wells discusses various types of play that can be created with everyday household items. In "Floor Games," H. G. Wells shares his experiences creating elaborate scenarios with his sons using simple toys, cardboard, and wooden bricks. He describes making intricate worlds from floor games, including building fantastical cities, islands, and castles, and even crafting imaginative war games. The text emphasizes the importance of creativity and cooperation in play, detailing specific games such as the "Game of the Wonderful Islands," where the floor becomes the sea and each child assumes various roles in a story of exploration and adventure. Throughout the book, Wells connects play to broader themes such as growth, imagination, and the nurturing of children’s inventive spirits, encouraging parents and caregivers to provide their children with the right materials to foster their creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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