A hospital-based clinical psychologist in Perth, Australia, Landy has some 25 years of experience in early intervention; she also teaches at the U. of Toronto and York U., Canada. Designed for professionals, paraprofessionals, and home visitors who work with children and their families in various environments, her updated text covers the basic dimensions of development in young children, particularly emotional and social development, and provides a variety of practical suggestions for encouraging the healthy development of children. The book is also suitable as an advanced undergraduate and graduate text, and as a tool for independent study. Updated throughout, the second edition includes more specifics to help parents, caregivers, child care providers and others foster optimal development; additional categories of behaviors and social-emotional development, and ways to encourage positive behavior; expanded research reviews; and more information on ways to recognize risk and support resilience. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)