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Veedub posts a very astute comment to my “Retail Therapy” post of yesterday pointing out how these sights are like crack cocaine to these very impressionable kids. But he also points out what he’s going to buy for his five year old instead. The link goes to Amazon UK who are about to start selling the second of a great series of books… Here’s the potted review… If ever there was a book to make you switch off your television set, 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' was it. And now, from the same authors, comes 'The Pocket Book of Things to Do' - packed with exciting and fun things to keep you entertained all summer. 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' was the book of the year in 2006, inspiring a newfound passion for adventure, fun and all things 'dangerous'. Now, the authors have expanded their knowledge of all things fun to do and have come up with the fantastic 'Pocket Book of Things to Do'. With everything from how to win at poker, how to make a paper hat and how to skim stones to how to tie a knot to how to write a note in secret ink, the Pocket Book will appeal to men and boys alike, not forgetting the women in their lives! Until now these books were not available in the US. The good news is that they are about to publish the first one in a month and you can pre-order it on Amazon US.. I read one of these last time I was in England. Makes me wish I was a boy again. Highly recommended.

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Throw away the iPods, Play Stations and other electronic junk. Just get this!