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Play Therapy, authored by Dr. Virginia M. Axline, is a pioneering book that delves into all aspects of the growth and development of children. Summary of the Book Play Therapy is a practical guide that gives definite illustrations of how therapy can be applied in play contacts. It tells how the toys in a playroom can be brilliant performers and aid in the growth of children. Like most of her works, Dr. Axline has compiled this book based on real-life cases, selecting children ranging in age, problem, and nature. This is an imperative and gratifying book for parents, teachers, and anyone who has to deal with children. About Virginia M. Axline Dr. Virginia M. Axline was a renowned psychologist of her times. She was one of the pioneering psychologists who proposed the idea of Play Therapy practice. She studied at the Ohio State University and the Columbia University. Dr. Axline taught at the New York University School of Medicine, University of Chicago and Columbia University Teachers College. She has also authored the book Dibs in Search of Self.