Review

Early Childhood Studies: A Student’s Guide

Edited by Damien Fitzgerald and Heloise Maconochie (Sage, £25.99)

Edited by one of the authors of the bestselling Understanding Early Years Policy textbook, this book is aimed at students trying to get to grips with the basics (policy and practice) and is designed to help prepare for assignments and relate theory to practice. Moves from concepts relating to the individual child such as brain development to children’s interaction, supporting children and the student’s development into a professional. Includes online resources.