PROVISIONS FOR CREATIVE, GIFTED & TALENTED CHILDREN, by Dr Elwyn Richardson, Q.S.O., D.Litt.

Reviews from the back cover:

Begun, "In the Early World", many years ago, the story of encouraging the growth and development of children's creativity continues in the latest book by Elwyn Richardson. As such it represents the culmination of thirty years of personal wisdom and teaching by one of New Zealand's significant educators. Elwyn Richardson emphasises that "The kind of creative growth we are involved with does not require too much planning - the vital thing is on-going writing. Still the teacher has to come into the circle at the right time, sustaining, if one can, the imaginative level of the work." Elwyn Richardson appears neither complacently laissez-faire nor overly didactic, but rather displays a good balance - that of a facilitator. Overall, this book should prove of great value to teachers who seek to encourage children's growth and development in creative language and writing. It is soundly based on 30 years of successful teaching - from Oruaiti to Taupaki, from 'In the Early World' to these latest thoughts on provisions for creative, gifted and talented children.

• Don McAlpine, Associate Professor of Education, Massey University.

In the field of gifted education and accelerated learning, this unique book is for our time. With the accent on developing creative language through rhyme, rhthm and emotion, together with learning skills associated with scientific precision and exactitude, all elements of the intelligence are being challenged.

• Tim Menzies, Intellectual Resources for Better Learning, Hastings.

A limited edition of 500, this copy is autographed by the author. Excellent condition.

232 pages + appendices, bibliography.

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