The Child in Mind is a short semi-textbook designed to be read by everyone working with, or in contact with, children in any meaningful way, to highlight the fact that child protection is not just the responsibility of paediatricians and social workers, but of everyone. It’s a lesson that has been hit home in the UK particularly hard recently following a number of truly horrible cases of abused children and we are making a concerted effort to improve the awareness of everyone of their responsibilities to some of the most vulnerable members of our society. This clear, concise and comprehensive book should, in my opinion, be essential reading for anyone who has contact with children. ( )