Bedtime Stories Never Go Out of Style
Posted by Namely Newborns on Jan 1st 2015
Maybe, because I was an English teacher, I have always loved giving books
as a baby gift. Sometimes, I combine the books with a stuffed toy that
relates to the story. If I am sending the book, Pat the Bunny, I will
include a bunny security blanket or plush stuffed bunny. If I am sending
the Very Hungry Caterpillar, I will add a stuffed plush caterpillar.I love the Curious George books and will add either a monkey security blanket or blankee to complete the gift. The baby's name can be embroidered on the plush animal and all of a sudden a simple book and toy becomes a family heirloom.
Often, it is a great idea to find beautiful bookends and tuck the books
inside the bookends. We always handpaint the baby's name on our bookends
to make it extra special.
I believe it is never too soon to read a book to your newborn baby. Research has shown that even though videos and tapes are increasing popular; they are only entertaining and there is some controversy regarding their educational value. It is only the sound of the human voice that actually teaches a child to imitate sounds. The meaningless babbling that babies start when they are several months old, is the building block for later language development. What better way to encourage your baby to speak then byreading to him in your own voice.
Our research has determined that these eight books are among the most popular baby books for infants from newborn to two years old. Included are:
¢ Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown ¢ The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle ¢ Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton ¢ Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt ¢ Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do you Hear ¢ Guess How Much I Love You by Sam Mc Bratney ¢ Where is Baby's Belly Button? by Karen Katz . Head to Toe by Eric Carle
Although books come in all shapes and sizes, we are not fans of very large baby books. They are too difficult for baby to hold. We recommend board books, so that baby can turn the pages and point to favorite parts as he grows without the book falling apart. Board books are impervious to drool, sticky fingers and an occasional nibble by a curious baby.
A baby can never have too many books to enrich his world. Don't be afraid to give a book for fear, the child already has the one you have chosen. Extra copies of a favorite book can be left at grandmas, a diaper bag or in the car for that handy distraction ; books never go to waste.