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Donovan, Carol A.; Milewicz, Elizabeth J.; Smolkin, Laura B. – Young Children, 2003
Describes children's early use of oral and written language for different purposes. Advocates fostering early appreciation of a variety of texts to cultivate children's disposition to read and write for enjoyment, information, and communication. Presents ideas for using the talking, reading, and writing done every day by young children to develop…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy

Kupetz, Barbara N.; Green, Elise Jepson – Young Children, 1997
Notes that reading aloud to children is the single most important activity for assuring success in reading. Describes types of children's books and offers guidelines for book selection. Discusses several guidelines that help early childhood professionals experience successful infant and toddler book reading sessions, and includes bibliography of…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education, Educational Strategies