Child’s Play is more than a publishing
programme, it is a philosophy. A child’s early years are more important
than any other. This is when children learn most about the world around
them, and when they acquire the language they need to survive and grow.
Child’s Play is dedicated to children everywhere and always puts the
child first. Each product is developed around the child in order to
create the right material for this crucial time.
Our programme consists of books, games,
toys, and associated materials, chosen and interwoven to provide a range
of approaches to different learning objectives. Developing products to
complement our books is important at Child’s Play because of the
additional value such commodities bring to the reading and sharing
experience.
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Child’s Play provides
children, parents and teachers with opportunities to learn through
play, participate in motivational activities and extend interactive
communication; developing the whole person through the senses, the
intellect and the imagination.
Child’s Play produces children’s fiction in which vocabulary is
unrestricted, but structures
are natural and simple. Vibrant illustrations positively portray
children of all cultures, religions, gender and abilities, helping
children to develop understanding of our diverse society.
Information books provide real challenge and visual stimulation for
enquiring minds, and numeracy resources are highly differentiated
and therefore suitable for the family or mixed ability classroom.
Interactive books are designed to be purposeful and educational and
any interactive element is integral to the story.
Child’s Play aims to be multi-cultural, eco-friendly, non-sexist,
non-sectarian and non-political. It encourages children to develop
an understanding of citizenship, the world we want to live in,
quality of life and democracy.
Child’s Play products cover Birth to Three Matters, the Foundation
Stage and Key Stage 1, moving into Key Stage 2. Child’s Play
products bring out the best in children (and adults) of all levels
of ability, enabling them to work and play together. |
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Since the company was founded in 1972, our
programme of books, games, Storysacks®
and audio-visual material has enjoyed widespread international
recognition with Child’s Play companies in Australia and the USA, and
distributors in many other countries. We are truly international and
multicultural, with some of our titles better known abroad than in the
UK.
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