This fourth edition of "Language and Literacy in the Early Years" has been fully revised and updated to reflect current professional interests and the latest developments in the field. The book provides comprehensive coverage of issues in language, literacy and learning, focusing on the age range fr[...]

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[...]