language acquisition textbook

[cx49 at musica.mcgill.ca]

Dear CHILDES readers:

Does anyone out there have any good leads re: a textbook (or edited volume) on
language and cognitive development that meets most/some of the criteria below?
I just can't find what I'm looking for on my own ...

-Appropriate for first year undergrad (students are Native Canadians in a
teacher certificate program)

-Appropriate for or directed to educators

-Not too long & relatively easy reading level (some students have limited
English proficiency)

-Includes information on cultural diversity in development

-Covers development from birth to school-age


Demanding, eh? If anyone knows of a text that meets the criteria for language
development only but not cognitive development, those ideas would be
appreciated.


Many thanks.


Diane Pesco
McGill University
Office of First Nations and Inuit Education
cx4 at musica.mcgill.ca