Children's Special Places: Exploring the Role of Forts, Dens, and Bush Houses in Middle Childhood (The Child in the City Series) (Child and the City) [Paperback]

David Sobel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0814330266 | ISBN-13: 978-0814330265 | Publication Date: December 1, 2001

An examination of the secret world of children tat shows how important special places are to a child's development.

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From the Publisher

From the ages of five to twelve, the middle years of childhood, young people explore their surroundings and find or construct private spaces. In these secret places, children develop and control environments of their own and enjoy freedom from the rules of the adult world. "Children's Special Places" enters these hidden worlds, reveals their importance to children's development and emotional health, and shows educators, parents, and other adults how they can foster a bond between young people and nature that is important to maturation.

About the Author

David Sobel is the director of the Teacher Certification Programs in the Education Department of Antioch New England Graduate School.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Wayne State Univ Pr (December 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814330266
• ISBN-13: 978-0814330265
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,084,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, such a joy to read!, January 13, 2009

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Colleen Garland (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Children's Special Places: Exploring the Role of Forts, Dens, and Bush Houses in Middle Childhood (The Child in the City Series) (Child and the City) (Paperback)

Reading this book conjures up cherished childhood memories of my own special places. I had almost forgotten some of the little things and places that meant so much to me. I was truly inspired to encourage the same in my 10-year-old. I've unplugged him from the Playstation and directed him outside, even though it's cold out. We granted him access to some old building materials and tools, and stayed out of the way for him to create his own memories.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reasearch Paper, May 6, 2008

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Heidi "outdoor living" (outside) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children's Special Places: Exploring the Role of Forts, Dens, and Bush Houses in Middle Childhood (The Child in the City Series) (Child and the City) (Paperback)

This book is actually a reasearch paper or thesis. Found it interesting that kids from all over the world have the same 'need' to bound with nature. Learned some 'technical , psychological' information in the area of child development. Would recommend you read this and Last CHild in The Woods.