Paley, Vivian Gussin

Explores the question of why play is called the work of children, and considers the role of fantasy play in the psychological, intellectual, and social development of youngsters, discussing their language, lore, and literary efforts.

Vivian Paley recounts the lessons she has learned by observing the way children treat each other.

Documents a child's journey from isolation to connection and safety in a preschool classroom.

Discusses a unique strategy to probe the moral dimensions of the classroom.

Investigates the truth about the multicultural classroom from the perspective of those who participate in it, addresses the frustration with racism, and analyzes the successes and failures of the integrated classroom.

A memoir of the author's last year as a kindergarten teacher during which she, and a little girl named Reeny, became immersed in the words and pictures of author Leo Lionni.