Anchor points in the first year -- Early play and playthings -- crossing cultures -- 'And me': play with significant others -- Beginning to move -- Sensory play -- Treasure baskets -- How adults can help treasure basket play -- Moving into heuristic play -- Tuning in: talking and listening -- Continuing the debate about babies beginning to play

"Beginning to Play is essential reading for practitioners working with children from birth to three, students on Early Childhood Studies courses, and other readers who are eager to increase their knowledge about children from birth to three."--Jacket