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Ghost in the Graveyard is Marlene Byrne’s fifth installment in the lively Project Play series of children’s books. Set on Halloween, each action-packed chapter promises a “spook-tacular” adventure for Sam and his Edgebrook friends. After returning from a night of trick-or-treating, the gang joins the older kids for a Halloween-themed party, where they learn how to play Ghost in the Graveyard—one of the classic backyard games. As the friends search for the ghost in the pretend graveyard, they discover secret hiding places and learn new strategies for being “IT.” The book comes with the rules and the inspiration that young readers will use to get out and play the game with their own friends. The book is part of the overall Project Play movement to inspire families and neighborhoods to play games that demand imagination and foster creativity so that children channel those skills into their adult lives.

Price: $14.99

Kick the Can is Marlene Byrne’s first chapter book in the exciting Project Play series of children’s books. The book follows the Edgebrook gang, including Sam and his friends, as they engage in a night of fun at the neighborhood block party. The action-packed story brings Kick the Can to life as the friends use their imaginations to modify the rules, come up with new playing strategies, and support one another while playing this timeless backyard game. The book comes with the rules and the inspiration that young readers need to get out and play. Project Play books were created to inspire families and neighborhoods to play games that demand imagination and foster creativity in the hopes that children will channel those skills into their adult lives.

Price: $14.99

Follow the Leader gives a new spin to an old game and gets children thinking creatively. Readers can follow Sam through Edgebrook as he picks up his pals and entertains the gang with this timeless game on a rainy day. The kids use their imagination to change up the rules and work together as they navigate through the neighborhood. The story is meant to inspire kids to play with their friends in their own backyard and get a new generation of children out to play. Project Play books were created to inspire families and neighborhoods to play backyard games that demand imagination and foster creativity so that children can channel those skills into their adult lives. This same spirit of adventure and creative play are the foundation of all the stories and backyard games in the Project Play series.

Price: $14.99

Just a Baseball Game has Sam and his friends dealing with the reality of bad sportsmanship. This Project Play book is meant to teach a valuable lesson while inspiring kids to get back to the basics of America’s favorite pastime and “just play ball.” By sticking together, the gang teaches us all to be good sports and to make baseball a backyard game again. Sam leads the gang as they revise the rules and just play for fun. The book comes with baseball cards and fun descriptions for getting to know all the characters. Project Play books were created to inspire families and neighborhoods to play backyard games that demand imagination and foster creativity so that children can channel those skills into their adult lives. This same spirit of adventure and creative play are the foundation of all the stories and backyard games in the Project Play series.

Price: $14.99

Treasure Hunt Treasure Hunt takes readers on an exciting journey through Sam’s house as Sam and his friends hunt for clues and find hidden treasures. Kids will enjoy learning how to play treasure hunt as they look for the clues on each page. Sam’s favorite babysitter, Clare, creates a treasure hunt that has the kids searching through bedrooms and toy chests for the next clue. Everyone in the gang contributes in finding the special treasure revealed at the end of the story. The book comes with suggestions for clues that parents and children can use to create their own treasure hunts at home. Project Play books were created to inspire families and neighborhoods to play backyard games that demand imagination and foster creativity so that children can channel those skills into their adult lives. This same spirit of adventure and creative play are the foundation of all the stories and backyard games in the Project Play series.