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Dear Colleague
Welcome to our Early Years Newsletter April 2013. You will find new editions of some of our bestselling titles listed here.

Don't forget we are always interested to hear from you if you are planning a Early Years conference and would like to discuss a possible book display.

Regards, Duncan
Essential Reading Plus Ltd


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Interested in buying bulk copies of any of these materials for your settings, then please contact me to discuss discounts, will do my best to oblige!
WORKING WITH BABIES AND CHILDREN:
FROM BIRTH TO THREE 2/E
Jools Page, Cathy Nutbrown, Ann Clare
Working with Babies and ChildrenBuy Now 'The first edition of this book set a milestone in writing about under threes. This second edition builds on that great achievement: its thinking about loving interactions in nurseries marks it out for its bravery and profound importance for a new generation of practice' Peter Elfer, University of Roehampton

'The authors skillfully interlace theory and practice, foregrounding an ethic of respect and prompting critical reflection and dialogue' Dr Sacha Powell, Reader in Early Childhood, Canterbury Christ Church University

'This clear, authoritative and scholarly book is informed by the authors' huge respect and affection for young children and those who work with them. A must-read' Helen Moylett, Early Learning Consultancy

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£20.99
 
INCLUSION IN THE EARLY YEARS 2/E
Cathy Nutbrown, Peter Clough
Inclusion in the Early Years 2/ePre-Order NEW EDITION DUE APRIL - ORDER BEFORE 31st April Save £2.00

'Refreshingly, in this book, inclusion is not about a narrow group of students defined as 'special' but about increasing the participation of everybody involved in early years settings.' Tony Booth, Professor of Inclusive and International Education Canterbury Christ Church University

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£23.99 £21.99
 
UNDERSTANDING SCHEMAS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN:
FROM BIRTH TO THREE
Frances Atherton, Cathy Nutbrown
Understanding Schemas with Young ChildrenPre-Order COMING APRIL 2013- ORDER BEFORE 31ST APRIL SAVE £2.00

'This book is drawn from a study carried out with rigour and contains several gems, such as the 'bike and slide exploration'; the idea of adults engaging in 'a dialogue of conceptual correspondence' with children; and tables outlining 'what the children might have been thinking'. A great read!' Dr Cath Arnold, Pen Green Early Years Centre

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£21.99 £19.99
 
CREATING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
Ann Clare
Creating a Learning Environment for Babies and ToddlersBuy Now 'I am always on the lookout for 'good' writing about the very earliest stages of childhood education as it can be hard to come by. I also like a book that is easy to read and understand. I have worked with Ann in the past and was really looking forward to reading her book as she has a great deal of knowledge, experience and passion about children's learning. Her book is based around a series of case studies that not only give context, but make the writing 'real'. The book talks about the factors that contribute to a positive learning environment and how vital they are for those working with children from birth to 3 years, particularly the role adults play in developing quality environments.

Many settings that I work with tell me that children's speech and language acquisition appears to be getting worse and that this is having a direct impact on their attainment. Ann looks at this aspect of development in depth with reference to recent research and initiatives. Best of all, this book made me think. Ann takes a lot of the well known and well taught theories around the development of babies and toddlers and puts them into a different context that made me consider them in a different way.'
Alistair Bryce-Clegg

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£20.99
 
PLAY, LEARNING AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM 3/E
Elizabeth Wood
Play, Learning and the Early Childhood Curriculum 3/eBuy Now 'Liz Wood has given us an essential, thoughtful and engaging book which contributes to the discourse of early years pedagogy. The book is a speculative work that offers ways of thinking and a fresh perspective about play by engaging with theory and practice as they are interrelated in the reality of early years pedagogy. This book situates play in the centre of early years pedagogy and deals with the debates around learning, curriculum, assessment and policy, not only through a lucid discussion of play, but also through highly effective and moving examples of play situations in practice' Dr Ioanna Palaiologou, The University of Hull

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£23.99
 
OUTDOOR LEARNING
A YEAR AT AUCHLONE
Claire Warden
Outdoor Learning A Year At AuchloneBuy Now NEW DVD JUST RELEASED FROM CLAIRE WARDEN

The DVD and booklet are ideal for training and CPD, as they include examples of practice with points of reflection.

DVD also contains a 20 page booklet written by Claire Warden.

There are many facets of the nature of general outdoor learning that can be explored through this film, however, it is intended that the series of films give people a window into the world of Auchlone a 'Nature Kindergarten' with wider references made to a programme called Forest schools and woodland camps on the site.

The definition of our Nature Kindergarten for me,became very clear when I wrote the book of the same title published in 2010. The process of writing, pushes you to really consider what it is that children actually need and the way that it is provided for them.

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£50.00 + VAT


Also of interest:
Fascination of Water Fascination of Earth Fascination of Fire
 
NURSERY WORLD DVDS LAST TWO NOW AVAILABLE
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE:
THREE TO FIVE
Presented by: Penny Tassoni, Early Years Consultant and Author
Communication and languageBuy Now A special edition DVD box set for staff working with children aged three to five.

In this DVD box set, we will consider communication and language development for children aged between three and five years. We will observe children in a variety of situations and assess progress in speaking, listening and self-expression. For this age group, we need to provide a richer and more diverse language environment to stimulate cognitive development and this DVD will give you practical ideas to spark language innovation in your own setting or at home. We will incorporate the latest theory on questioning, the use of tenses, the creation of narratives and connection of ideas and events to help you recognise the appropriate levels of development to work towards in your own setting.

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£69.99
 
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE:
BIRTH TO THREE
Presented by: Early Years Consultant and Author Penni Tassoni
Communication and languageBuy Now A special edition DVD box set for staff working with under threes.

When working with babies and toddlers, we need to create a rich and stimulating language environment where they can develop their confidence and enhance their skills in expressing themselves.

In this DVD box set, we take an in depth look at communication for under threes. We will observe adults working with babies and toddlers in inspiring settings to show examples of language and communication development. We will discuss how the mind and memory develops for this age group and give practical ideas on how you can creatively enhance and encourage achievement.

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£69.99
 
UNDERSTANDING SCHEMAS IN YOUNG CHILDREN:
AGAIN! AGAIN!
Stella Louis, Clare Beswick, Sally Featherstone
Understanding Schemas in Young ChildrenBuy Now What are schemas and why do they matter? Again! Again! provides an introduction to understanding and supporting schemas and schema play in young children. Practitioners will find an overview of schemas with guidance on where they fit within the EYFS. There are examples of schemas, with illustrations and descriptions of common behaviour patterns, and these are set within the general context of child development.

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£18.99
 
WORKING WITH FAMILIES IN CHILDREN'S CENTRES AND EARLY YEARS SETTINGS
Margy Whalley,Cath Arnold
Working with Families in Children's Centres and Early Years SettingsPre-Order COMING END MAY - ORDER BEFORE 31ST MAY SAVE £2.00

This textbook, published in partnership with the internationally-renowned Pen Green Centre, based in Corby, UK, will give you an accessible overview of the most current research into working with families and how this can be applied for Children's Centres and Early Years settings, whether you are a foundation degree or undergraduate learner, or a professional working in an early years setting.

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£24.99 £22.99
 
FOUNDATIONS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Series Editor Pamela May
FOUNDATIONS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERIESBuy Now An understanding of child development is at the heart of good early years practice. The four books in this exciting new series each take a detailed look at a major strand of child development - cognitive, social, physical and emotional - and aim to provide practitioners with the knowledge and understanding they need to plan ways of working with children that are developmentally appropriate. Clearly linking theory to everyday practice they explain why practitioners teach in certain ways and show how they can provide learning experiences that will help children to become competent and enthusiastic learners. Whilst the series allows for an in depth study of each of the four major areas of development individually, it also demonstrates that they are, in reality, intertwined and indivisible.

Titles in this series:
•  The Thinking Child: Laying the foundations of understanding and competence Pamela May
•  The Growing Child: Laying the foundations of active learning and physical health Clair Stevens
•  The Social Child: Laying the foundations of relationships and language Toni Buchan


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£50.97 £45.97
 
OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING IN THE EARLY YEARS
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
Kathy Brodie
Observation, Assessment and Planning in The Early YearsPre-Order Children develop and learn best when their environment is tailored to their individual needs, supported through careful observation, informed assessment and dynamic planning ' a cycle which is the bedrock of good early years practice.

Although the EYFS recommends that observation, assessment and planning should be linked in a constant, cyclical process, in practice this can be a significant challenge. This book presents an integrated framework which puts the cycle into practical terms, bringing it all together to ensure a seamless process and to support you in this vital part of your work.

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£21.99 £19.99


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Best Wishes, Duncan
Director: Essential Reading Plus Ltd
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