Communication, language and literacy from birth to five
By: Avril Brock and Carolynn Rankin
Contributors: Rankin, Carolynn
Publisher: Sage
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London; Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781849206419
Subjects: Elementary; EDUCATION; Language arts (Early childhood)
Description: This is an attractive, easy-to-handle, easy-to-read, book. One idea I shall definitely be using is the extended vocabulary lists for various learning areas' - The National Childminding Association. 'This is a useful and accessible book for students at all levels as well as for established early years practitioners and setting managers. It provides a clear context and theoretical underpinning knowledge on which to base strategies for supporting the development of young children's language and communication skills from birth onwards' - Early Years Update. 'This book sets the scene for supporting.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-126).

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Contents; Key of Icons; About the Authors; Acknowledgements; How to Use This Book; 1 Early Language Development; 2 Babies Are Clever; 3 Children's Needs: Diversity and Identity; 4 Getting Young Children Talking in Early Years Settings; 5 Stories, Storytelling and Books; 6 Rhyme, Rhythm, Sound and Song; 7 Emerging Literacy: Playful Reading and Writing; Appendix 1 Theories of Language Acquisition; Glossary; References; Index.