How to Do Nothing with Nobody All Alone by Yourself: A Timeless Activity Guide to Self-Reliant Play and Joyful Solitude

As a kid, I checked this out of the library a bunch of times. I made a lot of the stuff in this: the spool tank, the needle darts, and other things. I still "shoot" clover blossoms at people with a trick I learned in this book. I taught myself mumblypeg with it. Putting this one in the cart for the kids.

Gave to my son. (Grown up now) He once told me when he was just a little boy that "there is always sum thin ta do mom! You can ride your bike, or color, read a book, go play in the sand, swing or watch a movie. There's always sum thin ta do!" So just last month he sent me a picture of this book and says it has the best title for a book ever. So naturally, I had to get it for him and tell him the little story of what he said when he was all of 4 years old. :) The book is full of things a kid can find to do with odds and ends you find around the house and just use your imagination.

Appeared to be new but had yellowed on the shelf. Can't complain because it is an old edition. Understood prior to purchase. Purchased this book for my grandson. It's the book my Dad gave me at the same age. One of my fondest childhood memories was making the darts out of matches and needles. Didn't hurt myself and expect my grandson will also be careful.

This great book is full of neat things! I recommend it. Arrived promptly in perfect condition. Thank you!

Good reminder of playthings of my childhood. Presentation is mostly text with some drawings. A more lively presentation would make this book more appealing for children to read directly. As it is, I think I shall be sharing or demonstrating some of these games and playthings to engage my grandchildren

I first read this book when I was 12 and liked it then. Got it for my son and like it as much now as I did then. Nice easy book that will hold your interest.

I used to read this book as a child back in the Texas Panhandle. It gave me lots of ideas on how to have fun with materials you could find around the house. I still enjoy reading it, and have shared it with my young grandchildren.

Had this book as a kid when it first came out over 60 years ago., Brings back some great memories.

No self respecting boy from 8 to 800 should be without this. No one speaks to the child better. Should be compulsory material for all professionals involved with children. I was given an original copy as a child in the (very) early 60s, loved it then, & love it now.

Eigentlich ein langweiliges Buch ist steht nicht wirklich viel drin was man nicht sonst irgendwo herausfinden könnte die Sammlung ist auch nicht gerade der Oberhammer

Very pleased and arrived in time for its intended purpose Thank You :)

I bought this for my 8 year old Grandson but after looking through it I returned it. The illustration of balancing an open penknife on your head and similiar drawings didn't look like things that I would like him to attempt.

Ok