by: Editors Sharon E. Rosenkoetter & Joanne Knapp-Philo
Considered by some as an early literacy “must read” for teacher/educators. The newborn is amazingly equipped to acquire language and literacy - these early years are the foundation upon which later learning is built. Drawing on current research, the authors of "Learning to Read the World" examine the elements of beginning language and literacy and look at how families, programs, and communities can encourage beginning language and literacy in infants and toddlers. Develops vocabulary and fosters language acquisition.