A.O.
Have to ditto the Louise Bates Ames,Ph.D books. Just got done with Your Four Year Old- Friend or Enemy. They were written a long time ago but it is amazing how they still have the same characteristics in behavior over the years. Definitely an interesting read.
Another book that I liked - Einsten Never Used Flash Cards has helped me along the way when the 'pressure' of preschool and academics seems to over take your life. Great information on statisics from Japan, etc. and how the creativity, imagination part is such a crucial role vs. academics at an early age.