A superb and necessary book that synthesizes and explains much of what we know about early childhood development and discusses many things we didn't know about the importance of music in early childhood development. The chapters on Bach and ployphony and the importance of complex aural stimulus for brain development are absolutely compelling and entirely convincing. Dr. Shore's book is inspired and must be considered a major contribution to the field. I, for one, am headed to the piano to play through my Bach Preludes and Fugues, flushed and inspired anew by the power and depth of this wonderful music.

Robert Greenberg, composer and professor, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Baby Teacher: Nurturing Neural Networks from Birth to Age Five, by Rebecca Shore is an outstanding book...Early childhood educators will be drawn to this book because it does a great job of bringing together so much of the research and theories about which we study. Parents and others interested in caring for children will find the book offers practical information for the use in enhancing the child's development.

Education Book Review

Though approaching a theory-based subject, the book is written in a warm, accessible and enthusiastic manner.

Book Worms

That music not only calms the savage breast, but is good for human development has long been suspected. Now, Rebecca Shore lays out the case for music and child intellectual development. Readers, and especially young moms and dads, will find her presentation not only interesting but passionate and provocative. Sit back and get ready for the overture. You won't be disappointed.

Fenwick W. English, Teachers College, Ball State University