Describes how simple changes in pretend-play areas can enable children with disabilities to participate more fully in early-learning experiences. Discusses how play reflects cognitive and social skills. Identifies challenges to supporting inclusive pretend play related to environmental barriers and children's characteristics; presents suggestions…

Describes Miller's book as a well-organized and clearly written text for beginning students. Notes that a unique feature of the book is its incorporation of case studies to illustrate important concepts such as inclusion, and maintains that the book is a sensible choice for undergraduates in teacher-preparation programs. (KB)