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Reviews the book, The Praeger handbook of play across the life cycle: Fun from infancy to old age by Luciano L'Abate (see record 2009-13430-000). The present volume will interest developmental psychologists, child clinical psychologists, and psychotherapists. I would hope this valuable book would also find its way to readers in related fields, such as social work, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and music, art, and dance therapy. This handbook is best read from beginning to end but also is the type of book one may read in parts, as a reference or as guided by one’s interests. As the book discusses both classic research, such as that by Huzinga, Parten, Piaget, and Vygotsky, as well as contemporary research, such as that by R. Keith Sawyer, Brian Sutton-Smith, David Elkind, and Tiffany Field, the volume would make an excellent starting point for a graduate student beginning a research program in play. Of course, the handbook would also serve as a superb tool for the seasoned psychologist or psychotherapist to update his or her knowledge of a field that has evolved considerably in recent years as lifestyle and technology changes, including the invention of the popular Nintendo Wii (p. 196), have altered the way many play. The addition of several helpful appendices makes the volume all the more attractive for such purposes. For instance, Appendix A offers an annotated bibliography of some significant sources, including books, journal titles, professional organizations, and websites. University libraries will want to own this book, as will many public libraries as well. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)