Marion Dowling was involved in the pre-school playgroup movement, taught in London and was headteacher of a state nursery school. She was an educational adviser in two local authorities, a member of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate, and has been involved in a number of government working parties on early years.  She now works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas.Marion is an experienced author and is vice president of Early Education, a national charity.

′This is a book to be treasured. Not only does this deeply respected pioneer of early childhood education bring together major research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help, but she does so in a way that demonstrates her love and commitment in working with young children and helping them to have rich lives intellectually and with personal fulfilment′- Professor Tina Bruce, CBE′What comes through is weighty warmth. The weight of research and experience coupled with the warmth of the fascination of children′s development over Marion′s professional and personal lifetime′- Mick Waters, Professor of Education at Wolverhampton University′Marion Dowling′s highly knowledgeable yet accessible book will be hugely valuable for all those who care deeply about young children′s learning and development′- Liz Roberts, Editor, Nursery World′This book is a tour de force which has the potential to change practice and thinking about early childhood′- Helen Moylett, Early Learning Consultancy, President of Early Education′It is such a rich kaleidescope of Marion′s own original thinking, research and real children. I believe it is so powerfully presented that it will have a huge impact and influence throughout the world of early childhood and education′-Paddy Beels,Wingate Nursery School ′One of the most enjoyable academic reads I have experienced lately...Lovingly written by a deeply respected and experienced pioneer who effortlessly brings together leading research literature, theoretical understanding and practical with an almost tangible passion′Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator

• Thinking about Young Children ThinkingThinking about Young Children′s ThinkingEarly Thoughts: Babies′ and Infants′ Thinking from Birth to Three YearsHow Close Adults Can Support Babies′ and Infants′ ThinkingPlaying with Thoughts and Ideas: Young Children′s Thinking three to five YearsHow Close Adults Can Support Young Children′s Thinking three to five YearsBrimming with Thoughts at Home and in School: Children′s Thinking five to seven YearsHow Close Adults Can Support Children′s Thinking during the Early School Years

Marion Dowling was involved in the pre-school playgroup movement, taught in London and was headteacher of a state nursery school. She was an educational adviser in two local authorities, a member of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate, and has been involved in a number of government working parties on early years.  She now works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas.Marion is an experienced author and is vice president of Early Education, a national charity.

′This is a book to be treasured. Not only does this deeply respected pioneer of early childhood education bring together major research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help, but she does so in a way that demonstrates her love and commitment in working with young children and helping them to have rich lives intellectually and with personal fulfilment′- Professor Tina Bruce, CBE′What comes through is weighty warmth. The weight of research and experience coupled with the warmth of the fascination of children′s development over Marion′s professional and personal lifetime′- Mick Waters, Professor of Education at Wolverhampton University′Marion Dowling′s highly knowledgeable yet accessible book will be hugely valuable for all those who care deeply about young children′s learning and development′- Liz Roberts, Editor, Nursery World′This book is a tour de force which has the potential to change practice and thinking about early childhood′- Helen Moylett, Early Learning Consultancy, President of Early Education′It is such a rich kaleidescope of Marion′s own original thinking, research and real children. I believe it is so powerfully presented that it will have a huge impact and influence throughout the world of early childhood and education′-Paddy Beels,Wingate Nursery School ′One of the most enjoyable academic reads I have experienced lately...Lovingly written by a deeply respected and experienced pioneer who effortlessly brings together leading research literature, theoretical understanding and practical with an almost tangible passion′Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator

• Thinking about Young Children ThinkingThinking about Young Children′s ThinkingEarly Thoughts: Babies′ and Infants′ Thinking from Birth to Three YearsHow Close Adults Can Support Babies′ and Infants′ ThinkingPlaying with Thoughts and Ideas: Young Children′s Thinking three to five YearsHow Close Adults Can Support Young Children′s Thinking three to five YearsBrimming with Thoughts at Home and in School: Children′s Thinking five to seven YearsHow Close Adults Can Support Children′s Thinking during the Early School Years