A little girl plays alone until her dog arrives.

" Play is how children explore, discover, fail, succeed, socialize, and flourish. It is a fundamental element of the human condition. It's the key to giving schoolchildren skills they need to succeed--skills like creativity, innovation, teamwork, focus, resilience, expressiveness, empathy, concentration, and executive function. Expert organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Centers for Disease...

Through minimal text and cut-paper illustrations, shows the many things a boy can enjoy while inside his house, then outside, then in again. Includes a list of the author's favorite owls.

Biscuit tries to coax a little puppy to come out and play.

Describes simple activities suited to various educational pastimes and situations.

Deep play, a state of transcendence, is explored "in an array of activities, from the exotic to the domestic, from the artistic and the athletic to the spiritual."--Jacket.

"Welcome to Hokey Pokey, an unforgettable place, where kids reign and grown-ups are nowhere to be found. Where days are spent in a kaleidoscope of run-amucking and chuckleducking, and where Jack is recognized as the leader of all the kids ..."--Page 4 of cover.

"For readers of Inside of a Dog and The Soul of an Octopus, a fascinating, charming, and revelatory look at the science behind why animals play that shows how life-at its most fundamental level-is playful. In Kingdom of Play, critically acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of playful animals and the scientists who study them. From octopuses on Australia's Great Barrier Reef to meerkats in the Kalahari...

Parents today are too caught up in the rat race of 'perfect' parenting. In trying to ensure that their children are all-rounders and have an edge over their peers, parents forget to ask themselves an important question: What kind of life-skills can I inculcate during my child's early development that will propel them towards a successful future? The Power of Make-Believe addresses this question. This well researched book outlines that...

Follows a young girl enjoying fun and exciting activities on a perfect summer day.