Book

Supposing ....

Posted April 23th, 2015

There is a fantastic book that I read about in the South China Morning Post .... it will truly make you think that it is time to "make time for kids' free play" .... We need to spark up our imaginations ....

It isn't easy here in Hong Kong where children have a schedule much more complicated and strenuous than ours' ....

Piano and Violin are a must .... Swimming .... Tennis .... Martial Arts .... Fencing .... Rugby, Soccer, Cricket .... Mandarin .... Dance .... Phonics ...

Must I go on?!?

"Supposing" by Alastair Reid, is a book that, in my modest opinion, will open up our creative minds into a make-believe world .... Here are a couple of examples:

"I read a book about how to change into animals and said a spell and changed myself into a cat and when I climbed on the book to change myself back, I found couldn't read........"

"I had a twin brother and we never told anyone and went to school half the time each........"

This book lets you indulge in all of the no no's of today ....

Come on, kids aren't supposed to do anything, right?! Well, what if you really didn't do any of those things, what if you just imagined them? ....

10 comments

April 23th, 2015 13:48

Ci sono scuole prestigiose anche in Italia, basta cercarle. Un bambino deve essere impegnato e stimolato nel fare e nell'apprendere senza MAI dimenticare che è sempre e solo un bambino...

June 09th, 2025 05:49

This book sounds amazing! It reminds me of simpler times, when imagination reigned supreme. Makes you think about letting kids be kids, even if it's just in their minds. I bet reading "Supposing" could spark some amazing playtime, maybe even inspire a real-life adventure, like feeling the wind in your hair while playing Snow rider in the park, pretending you're carving through fresh powder. A great way to encourage free thinking!

August 05th, 2025 08:11

This article beautifully captures the importance of letting kids engage in free play and embrace their imaginations. In today's hectic schedules, especially in places like Hong Kong, it feels essential for children to have time to just think creatively. It reminds me of games like Bitlife , where you can explore countless life choices and consequences without any pressure.

October 21th, 2025 12:53

This post highlights the importance of imaginative play, something often lost in today's structured schedules. Supposing sounds like a delightful escape. It reminds me of the simple joy of the Snake Game, a timeless classic where creativity thrives within simple boundaries. Perhaps embracing such imaginative freedom, like envisioning fantastic scenarios from the book, can bring back the childlike wonder we all crave.

October 29th, 2025 06:02

I completely relate to this concern about overscheduled childhoods! Growing up, some of my best memories came from unstructured play - shooting hoops in the backyard for hours, imagining I was competing in championship games. That creative freedom was invaluable for developing both skills and imagination. Speaking of basketball, platforms like Basketball Stars can actually blend structured activity with that imaginative play element, letting kids enjoy the sport while still having fun and being creative with their moves.

October 29th, 2025 07:38

This sounds like such a fantastic book! I absolutely love reading and can usually finish any book within three days if it truly captures my interest. The idea of “making time for kids’ free play” really resonates with me, it’s something we often overlook in our busy lives. Reading books like this helps spark imagination and creativity, which I find so refreshing, especially when balancing my studies. Lately, I hve been managing my academic workload with assignment help pakistan, which gives me more time to enjoy great reads like this. Thanks for the recommendation and I am definitely adding this to my reading list!

November 06th, 2025 14:46

I completely agree — kids today seem to have schedules that would exhaust most adults! I remember when playtime meant running around, building stories out of thin air, and laughing over the simplest things. “Supposing” sounds like the perfect reminder to let imagination breathe again. Funny enough, I had that same childlike feeling recently while playing crazy cattle 3d — it’s silly, chaotic, and oddly freeing, like a tiny rebellion against grown-up busyness.

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November 18th, 2025 03:30

Alastair Reid's "Supposing" sounds like the perfect antidote to over-scheduling, a delightful invitation to embrace the unbridled creativity of childhood and maybe inspire papa's scooperia .

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