flowlow Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Not really a work question but a family member asked me for some recommendations on basic books for child development (I quote here 'one for dummies'!!) all the ones I have are for practitioners, training/courses or linked to practice and too in-depth I think for what she wants. Does anyone have any ideas on some good ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Birth-Five-Years-Childrens-Developmental/dp/0415423651/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370972338&sr=1-1 I use this as my reference book for trainings etc. It's a classic text but very accessible. Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I have child development an illustrated guide by Carolyn Meggitt. On Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Child-Development-Illustrated-Guide-2nd/dp/0435420488/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370979858&sr=1-4&keywords=Child+development 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I was going to suggest the Mary Sheridan one too. It's quite 'old school' and makes no links to curriculum/ EYFS but is an absolute classic and suitable for beginners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFlo Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I was going to suggest Carolyn Meggit - its very easy to dip into, comes with a dvd. Has a little theory at the back but very accessible. FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berryred Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Babytalk-Sally-Ward/dp/0099297205 I love this book and parents have borrowed it a few times over the years not so much on development but how to support your child Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berryred Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I have child development an illustrated guide by Carolyn Meggitt. On Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Child-Development-Illustrated-Guide-2nd/dp/0435420488/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370979858&sr=1-4&keywords=Child+development I have child development an illustrated guide by Carolyn Meggitt. On Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Child-Development-Illustrated-Guide-2nd/dp/0435420488/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370979858&sr=1-4&keywords=Child+development I like this one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowlow Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 thanks everyone very much appreciated xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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