Wonderplay (Paperback)

by Fretta Reitzes (Author), Beth Teitelman (Author), Lois Alter Mark (Author) "ighs and lows are all part of the natural land of everyday life with young children..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
For children, anytime is playtime. "Wonderplay" is a parent's guide to active child's play. With more than 200 activities--games, craft projects, cooking, music, dancing, and more--this wonderful book offers many ways to have fun with children and encourage them to learn and grow.

About the Author

The 92nd St. Y Parenting Center in New York City is a renowned community and cultural center that has provided outstanding programs for families for more than 60 years. Fretta Reitzes has been instrumental in developing the 92nd Street Y’s extensive and innovative programs for children and families. She lives in Manhattan. The 92nd St. Y Parenting Center in New York City is a renowned community and cultural center that has provided outstanding programs for families for more than 60 years. Beth Teitelman has been instrumental in developing the 92nd Street Y’s extensive and innovative programs for children and families. She lives in Manhattan.

Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Running Press (April 12, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561385751
• ISBN-13: 978-1561385751
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #225,756 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ONLY book you'll need!!, May 20, 2001

By	"kiminca" (California) - See all my reviews

As a first time parent I bought *every* book out there that was labeled "interactive and "developmental" - I could've saved all my time and money had I just discovered "Wonderplay" first!

It is by far THE BEST book out there! It's ideas come from a Parenting Center in New York which is what sets this book apart from others - these authors know FIRST HAND that these ideas WORK!

The layout is great - starts with play with Children of All Ages, moves to Birth to Six Months, Six to Twelve Months, One-Year-Olds, Two-Year-Olds and lastly Three-Year-Olds. The ideas that they list are all age appropriate, quick, easy and inexpensive!

A MUST HAVE FOR FIRST TIME PARENTS!!

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best children's activity book I've ever seen., September 5, 1999

By A Customer

First of all, it starts with six-month-old babies with activities they can really do and benefit from. Second, it uses stuff that you really do have around the house, like pillows and blankets. I go mad with frustration when I have my 3-year-old all geared up for a great project and then realize that the seventh thing on the "You Need" list is a styrofoam vegetable tray that I don't have. This never happens with Wonderplay, because the activities are elegantly simply -- and inexpensive! And they really do foster creativity--my child's, not mine!

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Ideas & Fun For little ones!, April 13, 2000

By	Mom of Four "aishy" (TX United States) - See all my reviews

I recently bought this book to find new games to play with my 16 month old son, as an alternative to TV. It has been wonderful! Not only do we use the one year old section, sometimes I find things in the sections for younger or older children as well. I am looking forward to the arrival of my second child in October so I can try some of the activities for infants with him/her.