By starting a reading routine during your child’s infancy, you are sure to set your child on a path toward a lifelong love and appreciation of reading. Before you know it, your little one will be pointing out the pictures and reading these classic favorites to you.
The Newport Beach Public Library has a whole collection of books geared toward infants. Board books are available for you and your child’s enjoyment at each location. These special books are smaller, sturdier and shorter than regular children’s picture books, and will leave lasting impressions well beyond the childhood years.
Here are a few favorite board book titles. Be sure to check them out today:
“Where’s Baby’s Belly Button?” by Karen Katz: The big, colorful illustrations that fill the pages of this “peek-a-boo” lift the flap book will capture the attention of really little ones, and help you teach growing babies and toddlers how to identify their ears, hands, belly buttons and more.
“Go, Dog, Go!” by P. D. Eastman: With great illustrations and simple repetitive vocabulary, Eastman provides an interesting title that explores the travels of a variety of different dogs. The repetitive text with accompanying illustrations makes this title a must have for all little ones.
“The Three Bears” by Byron Barton: Goldilocks is at it again in a remake of this classic title. The three little bears want to know who has been sleeping in their beds, eating their porridge, and enjoying the comforts of the bear family’s home. The illustrations in this title are done in bright and bold colors making this classic fun to read again and again.
