Melanie Roan BSc, PGCE, CETHIC, MSc has worked in mainstream and special settings and as an educational psychologist. After having her children she too returned to work at her local pre-school which is also run in a community hall. She is co-author of The Little Book of Washing Lines and The Little Book of Maps and Plans and is author of Action Songs and Rhymes.

Marion Taylor BA, PGCE has worked as a mainstream teacher. After having two children she returned to work at her local pre-school. She also worked for a period as a housing benefits officer, which perhaps contributed to her inspiration for the role play window! She is co-author of The Little Book of Washing Lines and The Little Book of Maps and Plans.

The Little Book of Role Play Windows provides a range of fun role play activities, in which scenarios are acted out through a window made using just a cardboard box. Playing with pedal cars can transform into a car park scenario with car park attendant; dressing up play can be extended by creating a fancy dress hire shop; and playing with soft toy animals can lead on to a trip to the vets!