(Paperback, Re-issue)

An American academic who pioneered as an advocate for the play of children in the 1950s, she observe and documented the play and folklore of children in Australia, meticulously documenting accounts of childhood games such as hopscotch, marbles, and string games. Her insights into the world of the child are truly relevant today.

(Paperback)

During WWII, the people of Melbourne experienced years of social dislocation and increased government interference in all aspects of daily life. As women left their homes to replace men in factories and offices, the traditional roles of women were challenged, and the presence of US soldiers raised questions about Australian identity.