Written with two inspired collaborators, KJ Dell’Antonia and Rachel Payne, this guide might be the absolutely best resource for young families. What is better than sharing a picture book with a very young child?
But it isn’t always easy, or straight forward. We have also included charts indicating what a child IS doing, rather than an age range, since all of us develop at different rates. For example, if your child is cruising/early walking, try some silly rhymes and animal sounds.
And lists! We have included lists of favorite books from parents of toddlers. What books do you give a newborn? Are their books for a train-obsessed toddler? [Pick almost any other obsession!] And what about books to take on a family trip? And old classics, and new classics, and books we cannot imagine you won’t like.
This book is available at Books AreMagic, www.booksaremagic.net or your local bookstore, or even on-line if you must.
Here are some reviews:
“I am confident in saying that it’s an excellent guide for any parent and it’s an especially good idea for a shower gift for a new parent.” – 4mothers1blog.com
“What a delightful guide! All book-loving parents of young children will find this resource to be invaluable.”- Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project
“Reading stories with a young child is a universal joy. Books can open up a new world to babies and toddlers, and prepare them for life. What Straub, Dell’Antonia, and Payne have done in this new edition of Reading with Babies, Toddlers, and Twos is to create an accessible and enjoyable guide for all those interested in the early learning and development of young children. It not only includes comprehensive lists of childhood favorites, but has incorporated a new section on how electronic media (e-readers and apps) can enhance the experience of reading together. If you care about fostering early literacy in young children, this book is a “go to” resource.” – Traci Lester, Executive Director, Reach Out and Read of Greater New York
“Written with a light touch and a firm grasp of the parent’s point of view, this information-packed book is a lively introduction to the rewards of reading to your child.” – Leonard Marcus, author of Show Me a Story!: Why Picture Books Matter
“With wit, grace and a million good ideas, this book is a gift to parents, teachers, and the little ones they take care of each day. Don’t miss the smart and surprising chapter on ebooks and video.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it makes sense to read to children so young, wonder no more. There’s much more to children’s books than words and pretty pictures. This guide is a beautiful reminder that books can ignite hours of singing, playing, laughing and imagining.
It made me want to rush to my children’sbookshelves and gather the kids around me. Let’s read!
” – Lisa Guernsey, director ofthe Early Education Initiative at the New America Foundation
