Alan Tiegreen

Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her.

An illustrated collection of jump rope rhymes arranged according to the type of jumping they are meant to accompany.

A collection of all kinds of tongue twisters: some only two or three words long, some that tell a story, and some featuring a theme.

Mrs. Peters is missing! The Pee Wees' leader has been called out of town on a family emergency. Who will run their scout meetings now that Mrs. Peters is gone? And who will help the Pee Wees plan their big Halloween party? Captain Spencer is the first substitute to take charge. He makes everyone march in a line and uses big words that nobody understands. Then there's ditzy Brandi. She laughs at Roger's dumb jokes and thinks slime-ball art is a fun...

A collection of play rhymes intended to be accompanied by finger play and other physical activities.

A collection of rhymes used in street games remembered from the compilers' childhoods and those of their friends. Includes basic instructions for the activities.

Traces the history of marbles and marble making, gives instructions for playing various kinds of games, explains related terms, and suggests further activities.

Provides instructions for such party games as Musical Chairs, Giant Steps, and Peanut Hunt.