Children′s books play a vital role in education, and this book helps you to choose books that have the most to offer young children. Each chapter reflects on

Edited by Peter Hunt, a leading figure in the field, this book introduces the study of children’s literature, addressing theoretical questions as well as the

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Emphasising the voices and rights of children, international expert Anne Smith examines the latest thinking on children’s learning and development. Contempora

Understanding Children's Play offers a full exploration of children's play from babyhood through to the early years of primary school. It explores how their pla