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McVicker, Claudia J. – Young Children, 2007
"Emergent literacy" means that a young child's communication skills are in the emerging state. Clearly, the child's environment is supremely important in nurturing this emerging literacy (Morrow 1995). Children cannot become literate alone. They need the help of others to claim their own unique literacy. Although most parents recognize that they…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Young Children, Communication Skills, Environmental Influences
Jalongo, Mary – National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2004
When adults share picture books with young children, they build their lifelong literacy and enjoyment of reading. In beautiful full color, the new edition of this popular book will help recognize quality in children's literature and illustration and see how to use picture books to best advantage. Following an introduction, this book is organized…
Descriptors: Young Children, Picture Books, Childrens Literature, Emergent Literacy