This book was interesting, though for me she was preaching to the choir. And I do mean preaching. Though she tries to have a non-judgemental tone and regularly correct herself, the overall feeling is one of a sermon. I agreed with much of what she said, so it didn't bother me, but I can see how it would some. My only real beef with the book was her ragging on concept books for young children. I full agree that play is the essential "work" of early childhood and share he affinity for Waldorff educational philosophy. However, I know from my own graduate level studies that reading, if done right, should be fun. Afterall, don't you enjoy a good book? Why should we think our children cannot enjoy one as well? To me, if reading takes place only in the academic setting and not in an enjoyable environment of home where the company of parents makes books both fun and an opportunity to build relationships, then reading WILL become an academic chore with pressure involved, rather than a genuine enjoyment of reading and learning. Concept books are wonderful for building vocabulary. Don't go through them page by page and read them like a dictionary though. If reading is child-led (yes, let your kid turn the page, even if you aren't done - and let them chew on the book, etc.) and interactive there is absolutely no reason that it should not be a part of their play, even concept books.