The essence of John Holt's insight into learning and small children is captured in this delightful book by the influential author of and shows how children learn to read, write, and count in their everyday life at home a...The essence of John Holt's insight into learning and small children is captured in this delightful book by the influential author of and shows how children learn to read, write, and count in their everyday life at home and how adults can respect and encourage this wonderful process. For human beings, he reminds us, learning is as natural as breathing.