In the book the author presents from different perspectives what isunderstood by the phenomenon of children's play, why it is important, and how children's play challenge and stimulate the educator orcaregiver in regard of educational values and practice, with theconclusion: play has to be taken seriously. A selection of theories isintroduced to provide descriptions and explanations of play, as a background for putting forwardcertain requirements for what should be understood by play in early childhood education. Finally, a discussion of play as an educational remedy is presented, and at the end the importantrelations between play, experiences and self-concept development are outlined in relevance toteachers' professional play competence. The book is relevant to university academics teaching at bachelorand master programs of early childhood education; in addition toparents, teachers and caregivers in relation to children aged 0 to 9years of age. | Taking Play Seriously by Ole Fredrik Lillemyr, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters