Review

Monsters Under the Bed - Critically investigating early years writing

By Andrew Melsrose, (18.99, ISBN 9780415617505)

How do children's literature and picture books reflect today's culture of childhood? This book has all the answers with a wide investigation of early years writing and reading.

With its lively and accessible approach, readers can gain a critical awareness of both text and images, and make informed choices about the kinds of credentials a book might need to be part of good practice in the nursery.

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