Chapter One from Dr.Toy's Smart Play: The Importance
of Toys
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Axline,
Virginia M.
Play Therapy
ISBN 0-345-30335-0
New York, Ballantine, 1990
374 pgs.
Technical book on play therapy. |
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Caplan,
Frank; Caplan, Theresa.
The Power of Play
ISBN 0-385-09935-5
Garden City, NY, Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1974 334 pgs. -
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Play's implications for body-building, learning and personality. |
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Cherry, Clare
Creative Play for the Developing Child- Early
Lifehood Education Through Play
ISBN 0-8224-1632-8
Belmont, CA, Fearon Publishers, Inc., 1976 260 pgs. -
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Setting up a creative environment for play and development. |
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Garvey,
Catherine.
Play
ISBN 0-674-67361-1
Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press, 1977 133 pgs. -
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Discusses various aspects of play: interaction, motion and objects.
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Goleman,
Daniel.
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than
IQ
ISBN 0-553-09503-X
New York, Bantam Books, 1995
352 pgs.
Description of emotional intelligence, literacy and importance of
recognizing them. |
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Piaget,
Jean.
Dreams and Imitation in Childhood
ISBN 0-393-00171-7
New York, W.W. Norton & Co., 1962
296 pgs.
Technical book on child development. |
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Sponseller,
Doris (Ed.).
Play as a Learning Medium
ISBN 0-912674-42-3
Washington, DC, NAEYC, 1979
123 pgs. - Out of Print -
Play as learning, education, recreation, skill building and drama. |
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Strom,
Robert D.
Growing Through Play: Readings for Parents
ISBN 0-8185-0423-4
Monterey, CA, Brooks/Cole Publishing Co., 1981 239 pgs. - Special Order -
Book presents research results on play: solitary, peer, dominion,
parent-child. |
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Chapter Two: Baby Play
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Aston,
Athina.
How to Play with Your Baby
ISBN 0-914788-73-6
Charlotte, NC, The East Woods Press, 1983
120 pgs. - Out of Print -
Using interactions with baby as play, giving child a view of the
world as a good place. |
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Eisenberg, Arlene;
Murkoff, Heidi E., Hathaway, B.S.N., Sandee E.
What to Expect the First Year
ISBN 0-89480-577-0
New York, Workman Publishing, 1989
672 pgs
Infant development,care, addresses both physical and emotional
needs of the whole family. |
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Badger, Earladeen Ph.D.
Introducing Your Child to the Joy of Learning --
Infant/Toddler
ISBN 0-07-530334-5
Instructo/McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1981
144 pgs - Out of Print -
Toys and materials stress eye-hand coordination, visual following. |
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Lansky, Vicki.
Games Babies Play: From Birth to Twelve Months
ISBN 0-916773-33-7
The Book Peddlers, 1993
98 pgs.
Games for infants progress up to one year. |
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Jones, Sandy; Freitag,
Werner.
Guide to Baby Products (6th edition)
ISBN 0-89043-918-4
Yonkers, NY, Consumer Reports Books, 1999
301 pgs
Up-to-date information on safety, convenience, comfort, and
durability. |
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Siberg, Jackie.
Games to Play with Babies
ISBN 0-87659-162-4
Mt. Rainier, MD, Gryphon House, Inc., 1993
286 pgs
Games for parents to play with babies by type for growth, learning. |
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Ulene, M.D., Art; Shelov,
M.D., Steven.
Discovery Play: Loving and Learning with Your Baby
ISBN 1-56975-012-2
Berkeley, Ulysses Press, 1994
226 pgs
Activities to stimulate and assist your child. |
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Chapter Three: Toddler
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Adcock,
Don; Segal, Marilyn.
Play and Learn From Two to Three Years (Volume 3)
ISBN 0-916392-52-X
La Jolla, CA, Oak Tree Publications, Inc., 1980
150 pgs. - Out of Print -
Stresses development of sense of self, social competence and
playing with others. |
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Sparling,
Joseph; Lewis, Isabelle
Learning Games for the First Three Years: A Guide to
Parent/Child Play
ISBN 0-8027-7239-0
New York, Walker and Company, 1984
226 pgs. - Out of Print -
100 games, grouped in six-month age spans. Games stress self-image,
language, creativity. |
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Chapter Four: Preschooler
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Britton,
Lesley.
Montessori Play and Learn: A Parents Guide to
Purposeful Play from Two to Six
ISBN 0-517-59182-0
New York, Crown Publishers, Inc., 1992
144 pgs.
Activities, games, supplement preschool learning, explains
Montessori method and how to use it |
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Caplan,
Theresa; Caplan, Frank.
The Early Childhood Years: The 2 to 6 Year Old
ISBN 0-553-24496-5
New York, Bantam Books, 1984
546 pgs.
Child development review. |
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Gee,
Robyn; Meredity, Sue
Entertaining & Educating Your Preschool Child
ISBN 0-74-60013-39
EDC Publishing, 1993
96 pgs.
Hundreds of play ideas for adults and children to share. |
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Hamilton,
Leslie.
Child's Play Around the World: 170 Crafts, Games,
& Projects for 2-6 Year Olds
ISBN 0-399-52208-5
New York, The Berkley Publishing Group, 1996
224 pgs.
Instructions, drawings, about crafts & games from all over the
world. |
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Rogers,
Fred; Head, Barry.
Mister Rogers' Playbook: Insights & Activities
for Parents & Children
ISBN 1-56619-312-5
New York, Barnes & Noble Books, 1986
251 pgs. - Out of Print -
335 games and projects to bring parents & children together. |
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Stone,
Sandra J.
Playing: A Kid's Curriculum
ISBN 0-673-36041-5
Glenview, IL, Scott Foresman, 1993
234 pgs.
Describes hands-on experience, with commonplace materials. Covers
ages 2 to 6. |
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in stock but no cover photo |
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Which
Toy for Which Child: A Consumer's Guide for Selecting Suitable Toys, Ages Birth Through
Five
Washington, DC, US Consumer Product Safety Commission, 1993
28 pgs. - Out of Print -
Outline of children's abilities and interests, followed by toy
lists. |
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Chapter Five: Primary Schooler
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Britz-Creceliou,
Heidi.
Children at Play: Using Waldorf Principles to Foster
Development
ISBN 0-89281-629-5
Rochester, VT, Park Street Press, 1996
136 pgs.
Significance of a child's play in shaping the child's humanity |
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Which
Toy for Which Child: A Consumer's Guide for Selecting Suitable Toys, Ages Six Through
Twelve
US Consumer Product Safety Commission 1994
Washington, DC 20207
13 pgs. - Out of Print -
Outline of children's abilities and interests, followed by toy
lists. |
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Chapter Six: Older
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Hamilton,
Leslie.
Child's Play: 160 Instant Activities,
Crafts & Science Projects
ISBN 0-517-58354-2
New York, Crown Publishers, Inc., 1991
206 pgs.
Activities for children from 6 to 12. |
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Sarquis,
Jerry L.; Sarquis, Mickey; Williams, John P.
Teaching Chemistry with Toys: Activites for Grades
K-9
ISBN: 0070647224
Blue Ridge Summit, PA, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1995
296 pgs.
Uses ordinary materials to teach chemistry. |
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Chapter Seven: Special Needs
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Lear,
Roma.
More Play Helps: Play Ideas for Children with Special
Needs
ISBN 0-433-00106-2
Oxford, Heinemann Medical Books, 1990
212 pgs. - Out of Print -
Toys to help children with specialized needs (physical,
psychological, emotional). |
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Sue
Schwartz, Joan Miller
The Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills
to Special-Needs Children
ISBN 0-933149-08-5
Rockville, MD, Woodbine House, 1988
280 pgs. - Out of Print -
Shows parents & teachers how to use toys to create activities
for language development. |
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Chapter Eight: Play Power
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Erickson,
Donna
Prime Time Together with Kids
ISBN0-8066-2430-2
Minn.,Mn., Augsburg Fortress. 1989.
128 pp.
Many activities for year round fun for all ages. |
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stock but no cover photo |
Evans,
Story, and Lise O'Hare
Travel Mates: Fun Games
ISBN 0-517-88760-6
New York, NY Crown Trade Paperback, 1997
95 pp
Easy to follow games for children to play without needing anything
else |
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Parent Council Report On Products
Richardson, TX, Parent Council, 1993
134 pgs. - Out of Print -
Reviews of books, audio,video, learning aids, software, parenting
materials; thorough indexes |
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Rivkin,
Mary S.
The Great Outdoors: Restoring Children's Right to
Play Outside
ISBN 0-935989-71-4
Washington, DC, NAEYC, 1995
105 pgs.
Technical book on outside playgrounds and areas including community
efforts. |
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Rogers,
Cosby S.; Sawyers, Janet K.
Play in the Lives of Children
ISBN 0-935989-09-9
Washington, DC,National Association for the Education of Young Children,1990
136 pgs.
Discusses importance of self-paced, self-controlled play for
children. |
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Rupp,
Rebecca.
Good Stuff: Learning Tools for All Ages
ISBN 0-945097-20-4
Tonasket, WA, Home Education Press, 1993
389 pgs.
Recommendations for books, magazines, catalogs, audio, video
programs, games, music sources. |
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Sher,
Barbara.
Extraordinary Play with Ordinary Things
ISBN 1-55850-406-0
Holbrook, MA, Bob Adams, Inc., 1994
309 pgs.
700 activities using common items in the house for motor skills,
cooperation. |
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Thompson,
Susan Conklin.
Natural Materials: Creative Activities for Children
ISBN 0-673-36033-4
Glenview, IL, Scott Foresman, 1993
185 pgs.
Make unusual toys -- cornhusk dolls plus wallpaper, pretzels and
sand paintings. |
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Chapter Nine: Play Everywhere
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Weston,
Denise Chapman; Weston, Mark S.
Playwise: 365 Activities for Building Character
ISBN 0-87477-808-5
New York, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1996
282 pgs.
Activities to help instill basic virtues and emotional intelligence
in children |
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Weston,
MSW, Denise Chapman; Weston, MSW, Mark S.
Playful Parenting: Turning the Dilemma of Discipline
into Fun & Games
ISBN 0-87477-734-8
New York, The Putnam Publishing Group, 1993
270 pgs.
Shows parents & parents can have fun while resolving a wide
range of behavior problems. |
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Blakey,
Scott.
KidVid
ISBN 0-06-273168-8
New York, Harper Perennial, 1995
333 pgs.
Categorizes videos into topics, divides them into age groups;
information on companies. |
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Milton
Chen.
The Smart Parent's Guide to Kids' TV
ISBN 0-912333-47-2
San Francisco, KQED Books. 1995
209 pgs.
Balancing TV's influence on behavior & beliefs, limiting TV,
avoiding effects of violence. |
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in stock but no cover photo |
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Chapter Ten: Play Power
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Gardner,
Howard
Multiple Intelligences
ISBN 0-465-01822-x
New York, Basic Books. 1993
304 pgs.
Children learn through different styles and adults need to be aware
of these styles. |
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Klugman,
Edgar (Ed.).
Play, Policy and Practice
ISBN 1-884834-11-6
St. Paul, MN, Redleaf Press, 1995
218 pgs.
Presents influential thinking of article writers who train early
childhood professionals. |
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