Developing language and literacy with young children

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This accessible text is about the most exciting and important aspect of human development - language in the early years (O-8). The book is aimed at carers, parents, teachers and other professionals who work and play with young children. Content: Introduction Glossary The Development of Communication and Language Young Bilinguals Stories, Narrative and Play with Language Literacy: The Early Years, birth to 6 Literacy: Developing Readers and Writers 6-8 Talking with Parents and Carers about Communication and Language Development Bibliography Index Abstract: Looking at the important aspect of human development - communication and language in the early years - this book gives carers, parents, teachers and other professionals who work and play with young children an understanding of children's communication and language development in the years from birth to age eight. Read more...