Research shows that reading from birth is essential for healthy development, and the books you choose matter! Discover how to raise a reader for life:
1. High Contrast Books - Babies’ developingbrains are tasked with processing a lot of information! Since their vision isstill developing, baby books with high-contrast art capture their attentionmost effectively. Gazing at these images allows babies’ brains to rest andhelps prevent overstimulation.
2. Board Books - Board books are wonderful forbabies and toddlers because they withstand mouthing, which is one of theprimary ways babies explore their world! The dyes in our books arevegetable-based and non-toxic, so you don’t have to worry when your little one“reads” with her mouth! Board books are great for tummy time, which isimportant for building core muscle strength. You can prop them up, which givesbabies a focal point.
3. Interactive Books - Books that encourageinteraction are fantastic for babies and toddlers. Some interactive books askchildren to seek, count or name objects. Other books ask questions for childrento answer. And some books ask children to make predictions, or even to playpeek-a-boo! To make any book more interactive and to keep your toddler’sattention, try using a puppet as you read.
Contact your local Barefoot Books Ambassador for more information:
Amy Murray, 610-858-2073 email:info@creativestorytime.
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