By Corinne Barker and Emma Ward (Hodder Education, 17.99, ISBN 9781444151480)
Key areas of the Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma are covered in this textbook, whose authors are examiners as well as early years lecturers. Chapters look at sharing learning experiences with children, their growth and development, the value of play, and practical health and safety. Information is broken down into bite-sized chunks, with photos and illustrations enhancing user-friendliness.