PASTIMES FOR KIDS IN THE ’20s

Children play simple games close to home. Commercial radio shows are a new fad, bringing families together

for leisure time.

RADIO & MOVIES

Amos ’n’ Andy

The Goldbergs

The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

Steamboat Willie, featuring Mickey Mouse (1928)

STORYTIME STAPLES

The Velveteen Rabbit

(Margery Williams)

The Box-Car Children

(Gertrude Chandler Warner)

Winnie-the-Pooh (A.A. Milne)

FAVORITE TOYS & GAMES

Teddy bear

Raggedy Ann

Die-cast cars and train sets

Tinker Toys

Mini-golf (1926)

FASHIONS & FADS

Girls: loose cotton dresses, canvas shoes, bob haircuts with bows or ribbons Boys: knickers, pullovers, sailor suits for special occasions