Review

Language and Literacy for the Early Years

By Sally Neaum (Sage Publications, 17.99, ISBN 9780857257413)

Those studying early childhood and related areas at degree level will find this book very useful for tackling course modules relating to language acquisition.

Practical guidance, which includes case studies, outlines how to support language acquisition through rhymes, songs, story books and story telling and helps students to understand how theory links to practice. The text is presented in an accessible way with information boxes to help students assimilate key points.