I found this book to be pretty interesting, but a little difficult to digest. Perhaps because it was written a while ago. It tends to be very dense, but if you can slug your way through it, you will be rewarded. It gave a lot of good insight into behavior of young children, which I haven't found in any other books. I wish I had read it sooner.

I have owned several copies of this over the years, and reread it every year or so. It is the best book for understanding development from the young child's perspective. I use examples from this book in my workshops. It is readable, enjoyable, and although it is 40 years old, is one of the most up-to-date and clear books I have read on children's emotional development. She was a woman ahead of her time!

This book gives the reader a wonderful insight into the thought processes of children throughout early childhood. The winsome descriptions and psychological information combines well to give the reader a well-rounded view of early childhood. The clear examples given allow a parent to determine his child's developmental stage.