I would like to recommend a book written by my friend Maria Kay:
“A unique resource for anyone working with young children;
An examination of the relationship between musical activities and the
development of literacy skills from a literacy perspective;
A wealth of practical ideas for developing literacy skills through music
which are matched to the requirements of the EYFS (2012) early learning goals;
Offers an overview of brain development in the early years and explains
the interrelationship of music and language in the brain;
A ‘must have’ for all childcare students”.
More detail about the book you can find here: