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Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities

1913

E. Nesbit

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Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities

E. Nesbit

1913

Parenthood & Family Relations, Teaching & Education

Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities is a non-fiction work by E. Nesbit, first published in 1913. This reflective book critiques traditional educational methods, advocating for imaginative play and creativity in children's development. Nesbit emphasizes the importance of understanding a child's inner world and encourages adults to reconnect with their own childhood experiences to better nurture children's curiosity and creativity. The book includes illustrations of constructed 'magic cities,' serving as inspiration for fostering children's imaginative capabilities.

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A reflective work on children's education and development written in the early 20th century. This book blends elements o...

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Unique in its approach and scope Wings and the Child teaches adults how to work with children to play and imagine with t...

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