The Pursuit of Literacy: Early Reading and Writing

by Michael Sampson (Editor)

This book is for those interested in literacy research and those involved in day-to-day interaction with children at home and at school. For those who see the importance of transmitting love of language and love of reading to children.it contains practical suggestions for classroom and home instruction.

149 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

The author of seventeen children's books, as well as three books for teachers and parents, Michael Sampson is the director of the Programs in Reading Education at Texas A&M University. He and Bill Martin Jr wrote many popular books together, including Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.