Play! (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781087949109)

This fun-loving book about the power of play is written and illustrated with the hearts of all children in mind by telling an important story through it's ethnically diverse characters. The main character walks the reader through a typical day and explains the importance of play from a child's perspective. She explains that playing is "kid's work" and creates the basis for positive self image and emotional awareness through kid-friendly dialogue and illustrations.

This book is sure to be a favorite for your child as it will serve as a basis for the answer to the dreaded statement, "I'm bored." Parents can open this book and reveal a world of choices for their children as an answer, and spark imagination to explore new ideas.

The author and illustrator, Veronica Stanley-Hooper, has 30+ years in education with a focus on hands-on learning experiences. She knows the importance of play for the growth and development of healthy, intelligent children. Emotional intelligence is also critically important for success in life. Hooper skillfully developed this story to both captivate, communicate, and spark a child's imagination.

This book is sure to become a family favorite!