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

Singer, Dorothy G. with Singer, Jerome L. The House of Make-Believe: Children's Play and the Developing Imagination. 1990.

Singer, Dorothy G., and Singer, Jerome L. Make-Believe: Games and Activities for Imaginative Play. Washington, D.C.: Magination Press, 2001.

Smolen, Wendy. Playing Together: 101 Terrific Games and Activities that Children Ages 3-9 Can Do Together. New York: Fireside by Simon & Schuster, Inc.: 1995.

Sternberg, Robert J. The Creativity Conundrum. Psychology Press

Sternberg, Robert J. Successful Intelligence: How Practical and Creative Intelligence Determines Success in Life. Plume, 1997

Sternberg, Robert J. (ed.) Why Smart People Can Be So Stupid. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2002.

Washington, Valora and Andrews, J.D. (eds.) Children of 2010. Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1998.


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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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