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:
Baby on Board: Rocket
by Ruth Symons, illustrated by Sebastien Braun
This delightful board book is filled with vibrant illustrations and sturdy pages, perfectly designed for small astronauts’ hands. Children will love exploring the tabs, wheels and sliders that make the rocket soar or the planets revolve. To add to the interactivity, the text features a repeated refrain and simple rhymes throughout to encourage joining in while reading aloud.