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By Helen Tovey (OUP, £16.99, 9780335216413) Reviewed by Michael Pettavel, head of centre, Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre This book is well-timed, given the current debate on children's access to outside spaces, safety legislation and obesity. It is a clear and well-reasoned discussion of the questions that surround outdoor play. We are taken on a meticulously researched journey, supported by both new and accepted thought from a range of sources, including architects and educationalists. The book covers areas such as the issues and challenges affecting children's lives in Britain today, why outside...