Praise for
Child of Wonder

“When it comes to nurturing creativity in children, this book has it all: encouragement and inspiration, quick tips and ideas, and detailed
instructions for parents who think they are creatively challenged.
And the best news is that the steps that help children develop
creatively are exactly the same steps that help them develop
cognitively and emotionally.”
           —Lawrence Cohen, PhD, author, Playful Parenting

Child of Wonder is the operational manual that every child wishes
her parents would read.  And parents will be glad they did, for here
they will find a wealth of ideas for turning everyday materials into
the extraordinary, sparked by the child’s imagination.”
            —Hilary Flower, author, Adventures in Gentle Discpline,
              La Leche League International

“Ginger Carlson skillfully demonstrates that the things we need to inspire our children are within ourselves and our homes. Her love of wonder is infectious and her prescription for nurturing children is both creative and practical.”

            —Josh Golin, Associate Director,
                Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood

“This delightful and useful book is a joyous antidote to the canned electronic amusements which stifle our kids' creative juices.  Parents and teachers who explore its wealth of ideas will benefit themselves, their children, and the future potential of our society.”
            —Jane M. Healy, PhD, Educational psychologist and
               author of Your Child's Growing Mind: Brain Development
                  and Learning from Birth to Adolescence

“Child of Wonder considers the whole child in its approach to education, offering activities easily adapted to a wide variety of learning styles. Children are encouraged to run and climb and jump and explore, as well as to read and write and draw and sing.
Ginger is a clear-sighted, realistic visionary.” 
             —from the Foreword by Melissa Hart, Professor, University of Oregon,      educational writer, and award winning author, 101 Ways to Love a Book

“Truly a thoughtful and engaging resource for families…creative thinking and creative play all in one.”
            —Sandra Kauten, Editor Oregon Family Newspaper

" What you are holding in your hands—Child of Wonder—is a must-read for all parents and early childhood educators who care about how to raise thoughtful young ones. Ginger Carlson offers a multi-facetted, thought-provoking approach to nurturing natural instincts of our children. It will help us raise caring, curious, and creative kids; ready for whatever challenges their lives might offer them."
            -- Arun Toké, Editor Skipping Stones Magazine