There is an overwhelming body of research that connects creative play to early childhood development and learning. The amount and rate that young children learn dwarfs that of adults. The young brain has a greater capacity for learning new things than the mature brain and young children have a much easier time overcoming their failures.

Adults play less than children. I wonder what would happen if they played more? Would they learn more and become more creative, resilient and effective?

This a book list of must reads relating to fun, play and learning.