Margaret Donaldsons seminal work on child development first published in 1978 has become a classic inquiry into the nature of human thought. In this concise & brilliantly readable book Margaret Donaldson shows that context is key when it comes to the development of language & thought & how the right support can ensure children are skilled in these areas before they even start school. She revisits earlier theories of child development notably those of Jean Piaget to expose flaws in the accepted wisdom on child psychology & to suggest a range of new strategies to help children combat difficulties. As wise & perceptive today as it was when it first appeared Margaret Donaldsons bestselling work is essential reading for anyone interested in child development & child psychology.