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The Wisdom of Play

David Elkind, Stuart Brown, Larry Schweinhart, and other early childhood experts record their thoughts on the importance of play. Read how play is a child’s way to make sense of their world, and why it is an essential part of emotional and physical well-being. 28 page booklet

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