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Well-chosen and wisely shared literature facilitates transitions and builds bridges in the lives of young children. Literature links are discussed and books are reviewed for infant, toddler, preschool, and primary age children and transitional readers.
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Zeece, P.D., Harris, B. & Hayes, N. Building Literacy Links for Young Children . Early Childhood Educ J 34, 61–65 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-006-0087-x
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