52 After-School Activities

Lynn Gordon. Chronicle Books, $6.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-8118-3232-8

No homework? 52 After School Activities by Lynn Gordon, with a bright yellow bus on the slipcase, suggests making a necklace made of snacks, paperweights out of painted stones or organizing a ""silly sports"" competition to pass the hours after 3 p.m. Part of the 52 Decks series, the set of cards offers zippy illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. (Apr.)

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