Book reviewed in this article:Plan ‘A’ Rules O.K.: THE ABCs OF LITERACY—a Guide for Parents and Educators: Stephen Judy.Organisers of Time and Providers of Bridges: ADULT‐CHILD CONVERSATION: ed. P. French and Margaret MacLure.If you don't like noise, don't be a Teacher: TEACHER: Sylvia Ashton‐Warner.If you don't like noise, don't be a Teacher: SPINSTER: Sylvia Asht