I Saw a Purple Cow, and 100 Other Recipes for Learning,

By Betty Weinberger, Ann Cole, Faith Bushnell, et al.

Book Overview

It has been twenty-five years since this handbook of early-learning activities was published and immediately established itself as a book that anyone working with young children had to own. To celebrate the anniversary, we are pleased to publish an edition featuring a new cover that celebrates I Saw a Purple Cow's status as a classic in the field. The contents remain the same. The lists of useful things to buy and save are still current and useful, and the activities, such as making rock creatures, fun with sounds, and how to create tube and clothespin puppets, are as easy and intriguing today as they were when the book was originally published. Here is an essential tool for today's caretakers of young children.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316151742
• ISBN13: 9780316151740
• Release Date: January 1972
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 4 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great activity book for my kids!!

I remember this book from when i was a kid and my mom making fun activities with me, now i can continue the tradition with my children

I loved it when I was young!

My mother was an early childhood teacher and owned a copy of this book (circa 1980). I got a hold of it as a young child and would not give it back to her! I can remember following many of the "recipes" and having so much fun. This book is perfect for those who have small children and wish to find fun, easy, cheap activities to do at home. I am now 25 years old and the mother of a 3-month-old...as the original copy was lost, I am purchsing a new one. Although I won't be able to use it in the near future, I plan to read it and remember fondly my youth! I will be using it with my baby.

One of the best activities books in print!

What a wonderful book. My children loved it and now my grandchildren spend hours doing the fun projects, games, party ideas, etc. The whimsical illustrations are perfect. Parents and teachers will love this book too...and it makes a perfect gift for ages 3 to 7...parents, baby sitters, teachers...all will find it useful and easy to use. It's my favorite baby gift too. No wonder people keep it around for years, I did.

Rainy Day and Birthday Party Greatness

I wore this book to tatters as a child. Now, with a child of my own, I've brushed the dust off of it and have pulled out the cornstach, egg cartons, buttons and twist-ties to fill his days with cheap and fun activities. Get this book for your kids! They'll love you for it.