TITLE: Match A Mummy, The Ancient Egypt Memory Game
AUTHOR: Anna Claybourne
ILLUSTRATIONS: Léa Maupetit
PUBLISHED BY: Laurence King
RELEASE DATE: 6 April 2020
SUITABLE FOR AGES: 7+
PRICE: £14.99
Following hot on our golden-sandal-clad heels and a trip to see the Tutankhamun exhibition (have you been yet?) comes the chance to review the latest product from quirky kids publishing house Laurence King... The Match A Mummy Ancient Egypt Memory Game; out early April.
This product is not only topical to us right now because of our recent museum visit, but also because 8yo Fia has been studying ancient Egypt as part of her school curriculum, i.e. she knows a fair bit about the content. This happens to be 20 matching pairs of 40 cards, and a booklet with explanatory text - for those who aren't so up to date on their ancient Egypt facts - but what a fun way to learn?!
It's a simple and popular concept: locate and match up the pairs. But use the pairs to learn more about how the Egyptians lived. Children will be encouraged to ask questions, such as 'Why did Egyptians shave their heads but wear wigs? Why did they worship dung beetles? What about the dark eye make-up they used? And which internal organs did they remove before mummification?'
LIFE AS IT IS VERDICT
This simple and colourful matching game has proved a big hit at home with Fia taking the lead and talking about the pairings of fun facts. I think it'll be a huge hit with other parents because it's very different to other pairing games - not relying solely on memory.
Emma Oliver was gifted this game in exchange for a post on LIFE AS IT IS
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