--- product_id: 84807100 title: "The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children" price: "€ 25.95" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/84807100-the-gardener-and-the-carpenter-what-the-new-science-child store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children **Price:** € 25.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children - **How much does it cost?** € 25.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/84807100-the-gardener-and-the-carpenter-what-the-new-science-child) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: Deeply enriching! - The most important rewards of being a parent aren't your children's grades and trophies- or even their graduations and weddings. They come from the moment-by-moment physical and psychological joy of being with this particular child, and that child's moment-by-moment joy in being with you. A fascinating read, especially with the intricate details of how children learn. Alison Gopnik is a developmental psychologist who through her lab experiments and case studies, presents the picture of parents as gardeners rather than the traditional carpenters who work on children, keeping in mind an end product. It is 'parenting' vs 'being a parent'. There are some ethical questions that arise from our contemplation of the subject. Do we, as parents have the right to mould our children as we deem right, without taking into consideration their own unique paths? I deeply respect Alison's work and thoughts and was waiting to read this book ever since it got published. A deeply enriching read, if you are striving to be a gardener for your child. Review: Amazing Book. Must read for everyone. - Marvellous book. The perspective, the content everything is just amazing. Highly recommended not only for every parent but for everyone. This will change your perspective. Alison Gopnik's books are truly remarkable. I started reading The Scientist in the Crib, couldn't put it down till I finished it. Then I started The philosophical Baby, couldn't put it down till I finished. And now this book, The Gardener and the Carpenter, couldn't put it down till it was done. To paraphrase, I am not the same person I was when I started reading these. Thanks a lot to Alison Gopnik for such a delightful set of books. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #39,307 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Developmental Psychology (Books) #559 in Family & Relationships #2,367 in Society & Social Sciences | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 716 Reviews | ## Images ![The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hYBY8PYhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deeply enriching! *by N***A on 4 March 2018* The most important rewards of being a parent aren't your children's grades and trophies- or even their graduations and weddings. They come from the moment-by-moment physical and psychological joy of being with this particular child, and that child's moment-by-moment joy in being with you. A fascinating read, especially with the intricate details of how children learn. Alison Gopnik is a developmental psychologist who through her lab experiments and case studies, presents the picture of parents as gardeners rather than the traditional carpenters who work on children, keeping in mind an end product. It is 'parenting' vs 'being a parent'. There are some ethical questions that arise from our contemplation of the subject. Do we, as parents have the right to mould our children as we deem right, without taking into consideration their own unique paths? I deeply respect Alison's work and thoughts and was waiting to read this book ever since it got published. A deeply enriching read, if you are striving to be a gardener for your child. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Book. Must read for everyone. *by A***N on 18 August 2017* Marvellous book. The perspective, the content everything is just amazing. Highly recommended not only for every parent but for everyone. This will change your perspective. Alison Gopnik's books are truly remarkable. I started reading The Scientist in the Crib, couldn't put it down till I finished it. Then I started The philosophical Baby, couldn't put it down till I finished. And now this book, The Gardener and the Carpenter, couldn't put it down till it was done. To paraphrase, I am not the same person I was when I started reading these. Thanks a lot to Alison Gopnik for such a delightful set of books. ### ⭐ Not a good reading stuff *by A***S on 1 November 2020* waste of money and time --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/84807100-the-gardener-and-the-carpenter-what-the-new-science-child](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/84807100-the-gardener-and-the-carpenter-what-the-new-science-child) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*