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"This book emphasizes an integrated language arts approach to teaching young children literacy, focusing on balanced, constructivist and direct instruction." Li

This book presents a developmental view of language, the emergence of literacy and the role of literature in the early years. The age-range covered is 0-6 years

This core text for early childhood studies and early years students focuses on communication, language and literacy in the pre-school years. The text begins by