The conceptualisation and practice of play is considered core to early childhood pedagogy. In this essential text, contributors from a range of countries and cu

Bringing together a collection of chapters from international experts in the field of early childhood education, Rethinking Play and Pedagogy in Early Childhood

"I think a real strength of the book is the use of the case studies to ground the points made and to offer in-depth insights into practice." Jackie Marsh, Unive

This book challenges traditional conceptions of readiness in early childhood education by sharing concrete examples of practice, policy and histories that rethi

A thought-provoking re-examination of children's play drawing together insights and experiences across fields such as education, sociology, philosophy and psych