Reviewed by Denni Morrison, lecturer in psychology and child development at Hertford Regional College
This is a book that hardly needs reviewing. It's by Tina Bruce and it's about play. What more do you need to know?
This deceptively simple book is in two parts. Part one sets the scene historically, culturally and politically, taking the reader through the study and theory of play, while part two gives practical ways in which adults can help children to develop their play.
This book will make a useful text for most childcare students, and DCE tutors especially will find it an invaluable resource when teaching observation skills, as the author sets out in detail not only how to observe but also why we need to observe and how we relate our findings to theories.
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