Tina Bruce writes for everyone who cares to nurture and understand young children's thirst for learning. This book is a superbly comprehensive and persuasive account of how the life and ideas of an educationalist working in the 19th century connect to contemporary early childhood education in diverse cultures and contexts.

Sacha Powell, Chief Executive Officer of The Froebel Trust, UK and Honorary Professor of Early Childhood Care and Education, Hong Kong Education University, Hong Kong

In this scholarly and practice-focused book Tina Bruce has provided early childhood practitioners with a contemporary account of Froebel's theories and principles, making a powerful case for reconnecting these with professional practice in a way that celebrates the Unity of thought and action that is so central to Froebel's philosophy. I believe anyone who reads this book will be inspired and motivated to challenge and extend their thinking and professional practice to reflect the coherent whole of Froebel's philosophy. In the Unity comes strength and this book has the power to transform practice to better serve our young children through these challenging times.

Chris Pascal, Professor, Centre for Research in Early Childhood, Birmingham, UK

There is a growing interest in Friedrich Froebel in early childhood practice. This book will be a welcome introduction for some and an opportunity to critically re-examine and re-connect for others. Tina Bruce's writing style and authority as an educator makes her the perfect author of this book.

Jane Whinnett MBE, Tutor at the University of Edinburgh and Trustee of the Froebel Trust, UK

Tina Bruce has written an innovative, must-read account for anyone interested in the work of Friedrich Froebel. This book is an accessible, yet philosophical guide full of important information for practitioners and academics. Throughout there are valuable personal and practical insights into the key themes of both Froebel's life and educational ideas. Interwoven scatterings of 'reconnecting' Froebelians can be found which anchors Froebel's work in contemporary times.

Lynn J. McNair, Senior Teaching Fellow in Education, University of Edinburgh, UK

Bruce's book is a helpful primer on Froebelian thought, woven through with illuminating historical and recent examples, compelling critiques and meaningful reflections regarding the realization of Froebelian principles in practice. It's a source those working with children will want to re-read throughout their careers, gleaning new insights each time they do.

Kristen Nawrotzki, Lecturer at the University of Education, Heidelberg, Germany

Tina Bruce has made a major contribution to our understanding of Frobelian principles in practice. This book is, without a doubt, a critical text for all who are concerned with working from a Froebelian framework, reconnecting the philosophy with the practice in an interrelated way.

Stella Louis, Lead Travelling Tutor, Froebel Trust, UK