How small children begin to read write count and investigate the world without being taught The essence of John Holt s insight into learning and small children is captured in Learning All The Time. This delightful book by the influential author of How Children Fail and How Children Learn 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. John Holt s wit his gentle wisdom and his infectious love of little children bring joy to parent and teacher alike.