Smiles! 101 Stunts, Oohs and Aahs, Puzzles and Magic to Bring a Smile to a Child's Face

Ruth Stotter's newest book is like a small "dictionary" of fun, easy games and time fillers that's great to have in your briefcase or backpack when working with groups. Especially good for those who are just starting out in storytelling, recreation or other forms of activities with children, Ruth has managed to incorporate a wide variety of both active and thinking games. If you are an experienced recreation leader or teacher, you'll find this book is a nice go-to guide to remind you of games and activities you once knew but might have pushed to the back of your brain. I found myself saying, "Oh, yeah, I've done that one and they kids loved it" several times. I can imagine, too, that older children might have a good time using this book to plan a program for younger siblings or school mates. Overall a nice resource book to have at your fingertips when working with the grade-school crowd.(-Storyteller.net Reviews)