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Michael Rosen's Book of Play

Why play really matters, and 101 ways to get more of it in your life
By Michael Rosen
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Michael Rosen's Book of Play explores the importance of play in all its forms, encouraging readers to embrace creativity, fun, and spontaneity in their everyday lives. Through insightful anecdotes and engaging activities, Michael Rosen illustrates how play can invigorate both children and adults, nurturing curiosity and learning while fostering connections with others. This joyful book is a celebration of the power of playfulness in enhancing well-being and bringing joy to life.
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You might enjoy this delightful exploration if you have a passion for discovering the myriad ways play can enrich our lives. With insights from both scientific and creative perspectives, it offers readers of all ages an opportunity to reconnect with playfulness and imagination in everyday life.

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Michael Rosen's Book of Play

It's time we all got serious about play.

When did you last make time for play?

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These days, we seem to have less and less time for play. At school, children are focused on exams, while at home we're all glued to our phones and iPads.

Here, Michael Rosen shows us why we need more play in our lives. He explores the influence of play on everyone from Shakespeare to Dickens and Dali, delving into the history of play via puns, nonsense, improvisation and physical toys. He also explains why play is a core part of child development, proven to bolster creativity and resilience.

Above all, play should be fun - and this book is full of silliness and laughter. Every chapter features exercises and prompts for creative indoor and outdoor play for all the family, with specially designed pages for scribbling, word play and more, illustrated by Charlotte Trounce.

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Michael Rosen, renowned for his work in children's literature, brings his playful spirit to a broader audience in Michael Rosen's Book of Play. Reviewers like Boudicca Fox-Leonard from the Sunday Telegraph note how Rosen emphasises the essential role of play at all ages, while i Newspaper highlights the book's engaging exploration of various playful activities, making it an enjoyable read for both the young and the young at heart.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788161909

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wellcome Collection

Edition: Main

Illustration: Drawings throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Charlotte Trounce

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 272

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Education & Reference Michael Rosen Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Michael Rosen is one of the best-loved figures in the children's book world, renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and education campaigner. His bestselling books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Michael Rosen's Sad Book and Totally Wonderful Miss Plumberry.

Michael Rosen's Book of Play is published in association with Wellcome Collection, a free museum and library that aims to challenge how we think and feel about health. Inspired by the medical objects and curiosities collected by Henry Wellcome, it connects science, medicine, life and art. Wellcome Collection exhibitions, events and books explore a diverse range of subjects, including consciousness, forensic medicine, emotions, sexology, identity and death.

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