Even the youngest babies can enjoy books: they’re listening to the reader’s voice and find cuddling up with adults very calming.
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- Babies’ eyes are still developing, so brightly coloured and high contrast books are great, as are board books because they can be chewed!
- Local libraries have free rhyme time sessions
- Little and often is the key: introduce a daily routine to share a book. Many choose before bedtime, but it doesn’t have to be
The National Literacy Trust’s Words for Life website gives lot of activity ideas for this age group
Monthly Inspiration from BookTrust on what to read for this age group:
Scooter Dog
by Lo Cole
Eddie the dog loves to travel super fast on his scooter, but when it’s damaged in a crash, he’s forced to slow down and walk everywhere. The book would also work well as a bedtime read, as it’s sure to help energetic toddlers slow their pace and calm down at the end of a busy day