By Sue Palmer and Ros Bayley (Network Educational Press, 17.95, 1 85539 093 0, 01785 225515)
Reviewed by Marian Whitehead, language and early years consultant
This is not just another book about language and literacy in the early years (a very big industry now!) but a foundation curriculum project 'aimed at providing the best possible basis for young children's language and literacy learning'. The authors point out the increasing formalisation of early years and the inappropriate practices brought about by over-emphasising the current literacy goals. Their own change of emphasis is presented here in a delightful rainbow spectrum of guidance about good language and literacy strategies.
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