A brand-new children’s book inspired by the TOY for Inclusion Play Hubs has been developed and published! Mia Goes on an Adventure with Mom draws from the real-life experiences of families participating in the Play Hubs in Europe.
The book was written by ICDI intern Paz Heusser Ferrés and illustrated by Emily Oxenaar, who was also an ICDI intern. The details in this story are based on the author’s research conducted at Utrecht University in 2024. The research focused on why families with children under 3 years old attend non-formal early childhood education spaces like Play Hubs. The study took place in Slovakia, one of the countries where the TOY for Inclusion programme is active under the coordination of Škola dokorán – Wide Open School.
Are you interested in reading it?
The book is currently available online in English, Slovak, and Hungarian, with a Ukrainian translation in progress to reach even more children across different countries.
The printed version of the book is available in English. If you’d like a copy, contact us at giulia@icdi.nl. We’ll happily send you the online version for free. Prefer the printed version It’s also free—you will just need to pay postage costs.
TOY for Inclusion Play Hubs
Play Hubs are welcoming spaces where young children and caregivers from all backgrounds can come together to play, borrow toys, and access support services related to education, parenting, health, and more. Read more about the TOY for Inclusion Play Hubs here.
Author – Paz Heusser Ferrés (right)
Illustrator – Emily Oxenaar
Click here to find the book in English, Hungarian, Slovak, Dutch, and Ukrainian (with more languages coming soon!)
