In the most thorough attempt to cover all aspects of children's make-believe, Dorothy and Jerome Singer examine how imaginative play begins and develops, from the infant's first smiles to the toddler's engagement in social pretend play. They provide intriguing examples and research evidence on the young child's invocation of imaginary friends, the adolescent's daring, rule-governed games, and the adult's private imagery and inner thought. In chapters that will be important to parents and policymakers, the authors discuss television and the imagination, the healing function of play, and the effects of playfulness and creativity throughout the life span.

Shop for Cooking & Housekeeping from Hayneedle.com! Play kitchens are used for fantasy food preparation cooking and dishwashing. The basic lines and simple design of the Wood Designs Classic 4 Piece Play Kitchen Set offer a perfect way to indulge kids' culinary imagination. But let's face it in the classroom kitchens also are used to stack blocks stage imaginary scientific experiments and house wild animals. This kitchen can stand up to all of those alternate uses and anything else kids can conjure up. Includes light-safe kid-safe high-gloss surfaces for easy cleaning and Pinch-Me-Not hinges. Realistic plastic handles and a swiveling faucet add to the imaginative fun. Is it a faucet or is it the steering lever of a spaceship? Dimensions:Stove and sink: 20W x 15D x 24H inchesRefrigerato r:... Less

We're happy to bring you this dream house of a playhouse! Our gorgeous wood playhouse is SO much more appealing than plastic play huts, yet at a fraction of the price of other wood play cottages. Made of gorgeous, enduring Sanmu wood (similar to cedar), with working side windows and door. Full of imaginative touches, like a mailbox and chalkboard outside, and a play sink and shelving inside. 51 1/2"L x 46 1/4"W x 59"H. For ages 3 and up.

Let's have a party! Kids will enter a world of imagination as they pretend to enjoy tea and snacks at a cozy little patio cafe. Adorned with a striped awning, a roll-out "brick" patio, and a front entrance with a swinging door and roll-up window, Expresso Cafe offers a quaint, charming setting for little diners. Made with Non-Toxic Polyester cover. Shock corded pvc poles make for easy set up and storage. For ages 3 and up Fast, easy assembly. Measures 7' x 4' x 7' Customer recommendation: "I bought this for our three children for Christmas.Their ages are 8,6,and 4 and they absolutely love it.They have been playing everyday "restaurant" for the past two weeks.I was impressed with the size,being very large and plenty of room for neighbor kids, friends and cousins.Great toy,great for... Less

In the most thorough attempt to cover all aspects of children's make-believe, Dorothy and Jerome Singer examine how imaginative play begins and develops, from the infant's first smiles to the toddler's engagement in social pretend play. They provide intriguing examples and research evidence on the young child's invocation of imaginary friends, the adolescent's daring, rule-governed games, and the adult's private imagery and inner thought. In chapters that will be important to parents and policymakers, the authors discuss television and the imagination, the healing function of play, and the effects of playfulness and creativity throughout the life span.

Find a quiet space beneath this charming arched tunnel. Creates a perfect hideaway for young children to read play make-believe or even ride their trikes.á

Compact design provides loads of kitchen play. Kitchen has a realistic looking stove top. Oven and refrigerator enhance childrens play and provide valuable storage of playtime accessories. Multiple storage cabinets with authentic handle hardware. Upscale contemporary counter tops with sink and movable faucet, also includes a 21 piece accessory set. 20 x 11 x 38 inches Kitchen has a realistic looking stove top Oven and refrigerator enhance children?s play and provide valuable storage of playt