Infants, babies toddlers. They are all ready to be read to. They love the bright colors, graphics and certainly love listening to your voice as you read aloud to them. This is how young children learn language and ultimately helps them learn how to read. Another great plus–it helps soothe them and provides you, as a parent, guardian, babysitter or grandparent, some much needed quiet time together. Be sure to look at the cover, tell them about the story and point to special objects, colors, numbers and pictures in the story. As they learn to talk, they’ll enjoy filling in the words too–especially where rhyming is involved. Always—have fun, have fun, have fun together! Here are some picture books I’ve enjoyed that are especially good for those very young guys.
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka
It’s easy to see how this is a Caldecott Medalist. I must have said, “Awwww” out loud at least 20 times while “reading” this book. While it is a wordless picture book, it is by no means one that doesn’t have a powerful and endearing story about loss, comfort, and friendship. Adults and children alike will love this one! Ages 1-3
Mice Squeak, We Speak by Tomie dePaola
This book is written for the younger kiddos. It’s a good read-aloud. Not my favorite of Tomie dePaola’s books but a change from his usual format and a fun book to read with the younger guys. Read it over and over aloud and let the young guys fill in what each animal says. Ages 1-3
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle
You just can never go wrong with an Eric Carle book and this is no exception. He won the Caldecott award for this book. The illustrations are bright and fun—great read aloud with the young ones. They will love guessing what animal comes next and turning the pages. Ages 1-3
Mrs. Moon – Lullabies for Bedtime by Clare Beaton
Looking for a nice bedtime book to help quiet down the little ones? Pick a few of these poems as lullabies to read aloud. The rhyming will always help them fall asleep. If not, just enjoy the beautiful appliqué art with the pictures. Who wouldn’t want those quilts? Ages 1-4
Tumble Me Tumbily by Karen Baicker
Very young children will love the rhyming and rhythm of this book. The fun illustrations are a real boost too. Be sure to read this aloud together. Let the little ones help complete the rhymes as you read it over and over—until you can’t read it one more time! Have fun. Ages 1-3
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Glad you like it. It’s fun to do and gives me a chance to get back into children’s books and reading. All input and feedback is helpful.
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