Library

Books about Play
Selection of Books by Playing for Keeps Conference Speakers

Redleaf, Rhoda. Busy Fingers, Growing Minds. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 1993.

Redleaf, Rhoda and Robertson, Audrey. Learn and Play the Recycle Way. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 1999.

Redleaf, Rhoda. Open the Door, Let's Explore More! . St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 1996.

Rogers, Fred. Play Time. Philadelphia: Running Press, 2001.

Roopnarine, Jaipaul L.; Johnson, James E.; and Hooper, Frank H. (eds.) Children’s Play in Diverse Cultures, 1994.

Russ, Sandra Walker. Affect and Creativity: The Role of Affect and Play in the Creative Process. 1993

Singer, Dorothy G., and Singer, Jerome L. (eds.) Handbook of Children and the Media. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. 2000.


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It is becoming increasingly clear through research on the brain as well as in other areas of study, that childhood needs play. Play acts as a forward feed mechanism into courageous, creative, rigorous thinking in adulthood.

--Tina Bruce, Professor, London Metropolitan University


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