In Why Children Can’t Read cognitive development psychologist Diane
McGuinness provides a paperback guide for parents to remedial programmes in
Britain for children with reading problems. Previously available in hardback in
the US as Why Our Children Can’t Read, it’s informative, practical and
inspirational. Published by Penguin, £8.99, ISBN 0140266976.
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