I Want to Play (Children’s Problem Solving Series)

The engaging and interactive books in this series help preschool and elementary school-aged children begin to learn problem-solving skills. Each book introduces a specific problem familiar to most children and then prompts the child to consider alternative solutions. The stories encourage critical thinking and exploration of ideas within a familiar situation. An introduction explains how the books may be used, and provides helpful tips to assist parents and teachers.

Danny is tired of playing alone and wants to have a friend. Can he learn how to join in other children’s activities?

Elizabeth Crary is the award-winning author of more than 40 children’s and child-guidance publications. She has taught parenting education, with an emphasis on problem-solving and skill-building methods, and established Parenting Press in 1979. Marina Megale is the illustrator of I Can’t Wait; I Want It; I’m Lost; Kids to the Rescue!; Mommy, Don’t Go; and My Name Is Not Dummy. They both live in Seattle.