Silly Stories by Cranium – A Play It Again! Book

Silly Stories by Cranium is another book/game that we got for the holidays.  Our 4 and 6 year old boys have been getting a huge kick out of this twist on the old classic Mad Libs.  Now that the 6 year old is reading and writing it makes this book even more fun.

Write a never-ending supply of hilarious and surprising tales with Cranium Silly Stories.  It’s easy — just write in a funny words with your special erasable Cranium Marker, then flip the page to magically reveal your very own silly story!

Cranium used the general idea of Mad Libs, and made it even better!  Using dry-erase materials, this book can be used time and time again.  It also uses a cover page with windows to write in, so it can be used alone or with a group.   They also made it easier for younger children to play by asking a question to get the word to fill in instead of just asking for a part of speech, which would be too advanced for some.  You get to have the cranium name attached to a book that is perfect for the kids.  Just yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to see my 6 year old asking the 4 year old for “Something you’d Find at a Birthday Party”.  Just too cute.

It is also a perfect travel item.  We brought it with us on a recent car trip, what a great way for the whole family to pass the time.  While away we also brought it with us to dinner, I am always looking for a way to help occupy the boys while waiting for the meal.  It has also proved to be a great way for my 6 year old to practice his reading and writing in a fun way!

Here is an example from one of the boys favorite stories:  Treasure Map

Beware, all ye who seek the treasure of the dreaded pirate Blue [bellybutton].  Follow  these directions…if ye dare!  Start at [soccer] Beach.  Take [7] steps to the [gross] Swamp.  Swim to the Land of [pancake] eating [monster].