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Early childhood spirituality in education: Towards an understanding of the distinctive features of young children's spirituality

Kate AdamsCentre for Educational Development and Research, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Rebecca BullCentre for Educational Development and Research, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, UK
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Mary-Louise MaynesCentre for Educational Development and Research, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, UK
Pages 760-774 | Published online: 12 Jan 2015

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