Alison Hatt & Dr Tozun Issa 
Language, Culture and Identity in the Early Years [PDF ebook] 

In this engaging guide, the authors identify and disseminate good practice relating to language, culture and identity. They explore how children from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds are supported through a number of pedagogical practices which are based on knowledge and understanding of the social and emotional development of young children.
Topics covered include:
– Perspectives on personal, social and emotional development
– Maintaining home languages in early years settings
– Supporting communication and oracy
– Developing strategies for parental involvement
Essential reading for those working with young children from a diverse range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.