About the Author

Hilary White is a freelance writer specialising in early years language and literacy development, art and craft. She has written a number of books on various aspects of education. She also contributes regularly to magazines aimed at early years professionals and is a member of the Practical Pre-school Magazine editorial board. She has taught in both early years and primary school settings, lectured and mentored trainee nursery school teachers and run continuing development workshops for practising teachers. Hilary lives in Somerset with her husband, and has a son and a daughter. Over the years, they have taught her the importance of the parents role in supporting language development and making books an everyday part of a childs life.