I Want to Play

I Want to Play
I Want to Play

I Want to Play

By Elizabeth Crary, Illustrated by Marina Megale

Children’s Problem Solving Series

JUVENILE FICTION

32 Pages, 7 x 8.5

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $9.95 (CA $11.95) (US $9.95)

ISBN 9781884734182

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Jan 1996)
Parenting Press

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Overview

The engaging and interactive books in this series help preschool and elementary school-aged children begin to learn problem-solving skills. Each book introduces a specific problem familiar to most children and then prompts the child to consider alternative solutions. The stories encourage critical thinking and exploration of ideas within a familiar situation. An introduction explains how the books may be used, and provides helpful tips to assist parents and teachers. Danny is tired of playing alone and wants to have a friend. Can he learn how to join in other children’s activities?

Author Biography

Elizabeth Crary is the award-winning author of more than 40 children’s and child-guidance publications. She has taught parenting education, with an emphasis on problem-solving and skill-building methods, and established Parenting Press in 1979. Marina Megale is the illustrator of I Can’t Wait; I Want It; I’m Lost; Kids to the Rescue!; Mommy, Don’t Go; and My Name Is Not Dummy. They both live in Seattle.

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