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Books Build Connections Toolkit

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Books Build Connections Toolkit Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Find tips for sharing books with young children and selecting books for your program.

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Books Build Connections Toolkit (inglés) Fuente: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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    Encouraging Literacy Development in Infants and Toddlers
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The Illinois Early Learning Project Web site is a source of evidence-based, reliable information on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children in Illinois.

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