‎'‎Barnes‎'‎ own enthusiasm for and belief in his subject‎,‎ interspersed with teachers‎'‎ comments‎,‎ a large number of practical teaching suggestions and well‎-chosen colour plates of children‎'‎s work‎,‎ makes the book an engaging and worthwhile read‎.‎ ‎- Jane Bower‎,‎ Early Years ‎'‎This is an excellent publication‎.‎ It addresses the problems of teaching in all the main craft areas and deals with important issues such as why art should be on the curriculum‎,‎ classroom organisation‎,‎ talking with children and assessment and evaluation ‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎ Overall it critically argues and contains a wealth of information and good sense ‎- a valuable supplement for those who already know the first edition and an essential addition to the libraries of those who do not‎.‎‎'‎ ‎- International Journal of Early Years Education