Reading Copy Book Blog

Reading to infants helps develop their communication and early reading  skills. The more stories you read aloud, your baby will be exposed to more words which can positively impact their speaking abilities.  In fact, studies have shown that children whose parents frequently communicate and read with them, know more words by two years of age than those who aren’t read to.

Most importantly though, reading is an excellent bonding exercise for parents and their little ones.

Heather Corle, an About.com contributor recommends these five favorite books to get your baby’s library started:

1. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
   A popular modern classic which  follows the tale of a beautiful iridescent fish, who suffers a life of loneliness until he decides to share his glittering scales with a catch of new friends. Rainbow-colored foil stamping glitters on every page.
2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
   This follows a caterpillar as it munches its way through a variety of edibles such as ice cream, salami, watermelon, one slice of Swiss cheese, and a lollipop before it finally pupates and emerges as a butterfly. The story teaches counting to 5, the names of the days of the week, and about different types of food. It is highly popular and has been praised for its use of easy-to-read words which makes it good for teaching young children to read.
3. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
   A little rabbit bids goodnight to each familiar thing in his room, in this classic story told with gently lulling words and soothing illustrations.
4. Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt
   Pat the Bunny is a “touch and feel” book for small children and babies that has been a  bestseller since publication in 1940. Always a perfect gift, the book has delighted millions of youngsters with its simple style yet enchanting story and activities.
5. Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth
   One by one, ten tactile bugs disappear. Young ones can feel their way through the sturdy, colorful pages of this innovative book looking for the ladybugs while reinforcing the counting concept.

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