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[Review of the book America's child care problem: The way out]
Riley, Lisa, 2002
Journal of Marriage and the Family, 64(4), 1102-1103

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[Review of the book Beginning literacy with language: Young children learning at home and school]
Linebarger, Deborah L., 2001
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 21(3), 188-191

A review of an edited text with multiple authors reporting on research regarding the relationship between early interactions and children's language and literacy skills, as part of the Home School Study of Language and Literacy Development

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[Review of the book Beyond quality in early childhood education and care: Languages of evaluation]
Urban, Mathias, March 2008
International Journal of Early Years Education, 16(1), 95-97

A review of a commentary on the language used to define quality in the field of early childhood education and care, and a discussion of the effects of multiple contemporary perspectives on the evolving concept of quality in the field

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[Review of the book The child and the day care setting: Qualitative variations and development]
Howes, Carollee, 1987
Contemporary Sociology, 16(2), 241

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[Review of the book Child-centred education: Reviving the creative tradition]
Willan, Jenny, March 2009
International Journal of Early Years Education, 17(1), 92-94

A review of an exploration of the historical and philosophical roots of child centered education, and a discussion of the debate between child and adult centered education policies and practices in both the early years and in the years of formal schooling in England

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[Review of the book Circle of love and of the book Teaching with love]
Clemens, Sydney G., 1998
Childhood Education, 75(1), 51-52

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[Review of the book Connecting with children: Developing working relationships]
Karlsson, Bibi, 2008
International Journal of Early Childhood, 40(2), 145-146

A review of discussions of adult-child communication and relationships, children's transitions, and children's participation in debates, decision-making, and change

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[Review of the book Diversity and developmentally appropriate practices: Challenges for early childhood education]
Walsh, Daniel J., 1996
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, 27(4), 615-616

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[Review of the book Eager to learn: Educating our preschoolers]
Moriarty, Viv, 2002
Infant and Child Development, 11(3), 283-284

A review of a survey of early childhood research literature regarding programs outside the home, with recommendations for improving the quality of early childhood care and education in the United States

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[Review of the book Educating hearts and minds: Reflections on Japanese preschool and elementary education]
Siegal, Meryl, 1998
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, 29(1), 147-149

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[Review of the book Educating hearts and minds: Reflections on Japanese preschool and elementary education]
Shields, James J., 1996
Journal of Japanese Studies, 22(1), 224-227

A review of an exploration of the preschool and early elementary education system in Japan, with a focus on the caring and community aspects of early education classrooms

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[Review of the book Educating hearts and minds: Reflections on Japanese pre-school and elementary education]
Harvey, Paul A.S., March 1996
British Journal of Educational Studies, 44(1), 113-116

A review of an exploration of the preschool and early elementary education system in Japan, with a focus on the caring and community aspects of early education classrooms

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[Review of the book Enhancing early years science]
Devereux, Jane, October 2008
International Journal of Early Years Education, 16(3), 261-263

A review of an overview of early science instruction theories and approaches that capture and use children's natural curiosity

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[Review of the book A guide to developing the ICT curriculum for early childhood education]
Luckin, Rose, November 2006
British Educational Research Journal, 32(6), 875-882

A review of a discussion of how Information and Communications Technology (ICT) can contribute to children's learning, how it can be integrated into a play based curriculum and how it relates to key areas of learning such as collaboration, communication, exploration and socio-dramatic play

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[Review of the book The IEA Preprimary Study: Early childhood care and education in 11 countries]
Myers, Robert G., May 1998
Comparative Education Review, 42(2), 235-236

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[Review of the book Issues in quality child care: A Boys Town perspective]
Fabry, Bernie, 2000
Education and Treatment of Children, 23(1), 97-99

A review of a longitudinal study of the effects of full-day kindergarten attendance on children's mathematic and reading achievements in the second, third, and fouth grades, as compared with the effects of attending a half-day kindergarten program

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[Review of the book A national curriculum for the early years]
Lilley, Tricia, September 1996
British Journal of Educational Studies, 44(3), 334-336

A review of an account of the implementation of Key Stage One of the National Curriculum in England, and an inquiry into the effectiveness of using a subject-based curriculum in early education settings

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[Review of the book Preschool in three cultures: Japan, China, and the United States]
Huttunen, Eeva, 1993
Comparative Education Review, 37(3), 333-334

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[Review of the book Psychological perspectives on early childhood education: Reframing dilemmas in research and practice]
Anning, Angela, March 2002
British Journal of Educational Psychology, 72(1), 137-138

A review of an anthology investigating three issues facing early childhood education and care: clarifying developmentally appropriate practices, promoting age-appropriate curriculum design and development, and ensuring academic achievement while supporting socioemotional development

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[Review of the book Reinventing early care and education: A vision for a quality system]
Wasik, Barbara A., Spring 1998
Teachers College Record, 99(3), 601-603

A review of an anthology of writings on issues related to early childhood care and education quality, including treatments of topics such as collaboration, parental input, international standards, cultural diversity, licensing, training and development, regulation, government funding, and national policy

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[Review of the book Telling a different story: Teaching and literacy in an urban preschool]
Butcher, Helen, 2002
British Educational Research Journal, 28(6), 907-908

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[Review of the book Time to care: Redesigning child care to promote education, support families, and build communities]
Major, Patricia, 2005
Educational Studies, 38(1), 72-76

A review of an argument in favor of a significant expansion of the actual United States government effort towards child care based on evidence from science and care practice as well as on the experiences of the author, a former Associate Commissioner of the United States Child Care Bureau

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[Review of the book Time to care: Redesigning child care to promote education, support families, and build communities]
Bromer, Juliet, 2003
Social Service Review, 77(3), 489-452

A review of an argument in favor of a significant expansion of the actual United States government effort towards child care based on evidence from science and care practice as well as on the experiences of the author, a former Associate Commissioner of the United States Child Care Bureau

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[Review of the book Time to care: Redesigning child care to promote education, support families, and build communities]
Ghysels, Joris, 2005
Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 36(2), 349-350

A review of an argument in favor of a significant expansion of the actual United States government effort towards child care based on evidence from science and care practice as well as on the experiences of the author, a former Associate Commissioner of the United States Child Care Bureau

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[Review of the book Time to care: Redesigning child care to promote education, support families and build communities]
Walker, Susan K., 2004
Family Relations, 53(3), 337-338

A review of an argument in favor of a significant expansion of the actual United States government effort towards child care based on evidence from science and care practice as well as on the experiences of the author, a former Associate Commissioner of the United States Child Care Bureau

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