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Trevor Eissler is a rare parent who can put into writing his enthusiasm and first-hand experience as a Montessori advocate to other parents., -Barbara Gordon, President,, Montessori Institute of Texas\", ...after five pages I was hooked and read the 290 pages on my computer screen in one sitting...Buy a copy of Montessori Madness and after you’ve read it give it to your sister, your brother, your neighbor, or your local library. “Leave” it at your YMCA, pediatrician’s office, grocery store or wherever, and create a viral marketing, tool for Montessori education. Deliver a copy to your local public school superintendent, your mayor, and your state legislator., -Maren Schmidt, author of Understanding, Montessori and Kids Talk, This is by far the most passionate, interesting (and even humorous at times) Montessori book we have read in a long time. It is written by a father, a pilot, who compares the Montessori education his children are receiving with his own education. His insight makes this revolutionary educational method understood better even by those teachers and teacher trainers who know it well...it is the most valuable parent book available today., -Susan Stephenson,, Michael Olaf Montessori Company,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627870306557,"sku":"BK0002","price":26.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/8274\/2013\/files\/11000101N.jpg?v=1780285820"},{"product_id":"absorbent-mind-1","title":"Absorbent Mind #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on lectures given by Dr Montessori at Ahmedabad, India, The Absorbent Mind is an analysis of the physical and psychological aspects of a child's growth during the most significant period of their life. During this period the child learns motor, language and social skills; they develop work and home habits, lessons that will stay with them for life. 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