Play is a Feeling

Originally published in 1983, Play is a Feeling is an exploration of the world of childhood, those first discoveries of sensation, movement, language and surroundings that are an essential part of the process through which children learn and develop.

Brenda Crowe at the time of writing was the first National Advisor to the Pre-School Playgroups Association.

Acknowledgements 1. 'Playing!' or 'Nothing!' 2. Earliest Memories 3. Knowing without Words 4. The Feel of Things 5. The World Begins to Open Up 6. The Fear and Discomfort of Darkness 7. Bliss 8. Distress 9. Pattern 10. 'Now They'll Never Know...!' 11. 'Good' or 'Naughty'? 12. Copycat 13. 'How Does it Feel to be...?' 14. Healing Play 15. 'Cuddlies' 16. Imaginary Friends 17. Toys 18. We Never Stop Playing