TY - BOOK AU - Neumann,Michelle M. AU - Forster,Kaye TI - Up downs: a fun and practical way to introduce reading and writing to children aged 2-5 SN - 9781876451806 (pbk.) U1 - 649.58 22 PY - 2007/// CY - Lane Cove, N.S.W. PB - Finch Publishing KW - Reading (Early childhood) KW - English language KW - Writing KW - Study and teaching (Early childhood) KW - Language arts (Early childhood) N2 - EDUCATION. AUSTRALIAN. Up Downs provides an enjoyable and simple way for parents to introduce early reading and writing concepts to children (aged 2-5 years old) in the home. The Up Downs approach, endorsed by leading educators, encourages children to develop an awareness of print in their environment and a love of reading. It uses movement, song and games to help children recognise alphabet letters, draw letter shapes and make their sounds. In addition, the delightful Up Downs' songs in the book encourage parents and children to sing and dance together. The wonderfully illustrated Up Downs' stories will capture the imagination of any child.Up Downs is a book to be enjoyed by both parent and child ER -