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 from birth to eight years. New material covers
theory of mind, key persons, and social and emotional dimensions of
learning. The author has added material on difficulties with language
development; phonics and the new literacies. Key terms, further reading
and a revised layout make the book accessible to students.