Can anyone recomended a book on child development for babies/pre-schoolers

[JHelenA]

HI all,

I'm looking for some good books on child development. I'm not looking to create some sort of genius! Would like to read some stuff on creative play, boosting confidence and independence, and developing non/ & verbal communication.

Any ideas?

Ta v much.

[Dynamicnanny]

I love

Baby Talk - Sally Ward

Child Development - Meggit and Sunderland

Diploma in Child Care and Education: Student Book (Heinemann Child Care) by Penny Tassoni, Kate Beith, Harriet Eldridge, and Alan Gough (Paperback - 26 Jun 2002)

365 Creative Days of Play: For Children 2 Years and Up by Sheila Ellison and Judith Gray

Wonderplay: Interactive and Developmental Games, Crafts, and Creative Activities for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers by Fretta Reitzes

Just a few that I have enjoyed and regualry use

[FrannyandZooey]

The Social Toddler is a great book - contains information on child development and advice on general parenting

[JHelenA]

Thanks for posts, that's really helpful. I sense an Amazon order coming on.

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