136 pages
228 x 145mm
ISBN-10: 1 85856 001 2
ISBN-13: 978 1 85856 001 4

The contributors document the partnerships (and occasional breakdown) between teachers and parents in the teaching of their young children.
Contributions come from Valladoid and Palencia in Spain, from Paris and Athens, from Sheffield, Northampton and London. Examples of the children's work is included.

Margaret Meek Spencer is Emeritus Reader, Institute of Education, University of London and Henrietta Dombey is Principal Lecturer, University of Brighton

Highlights the importance of the school and cross-cultural co-operation and provides some practical suggestions for teachers - Times Educational Supplement

...for anyone who has an interest in the development of early literacy, I would recommend this book as offering an interesting and thoroughly researched examining of the area. - New Era in Education