Read to Your Baby

Children are never too young for books. Even newborn babies love to be held close and share a story.

Babies enjoy looking at pictures with bright colors and lots of contrast. They like to handle books and chew on them. That’s okay! Cloth and cardboard books are made especially for this.

Sharing books with babies is not only fun, it helps build healthy brains. Today, doctors recommend books for babies. Children who are read to at an early age learn to love books and reading.

Great Books to Read to Your Baby
Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy RathmannGood Night, Gorilla
Rathmann, Peggy
1994
At bedtime, the little gorilla cleverly grabs the zookeeper's keys and frees a parade of animals to follow the keeper home to bed. The zookeeper's wife returns them all--or does she? (Baby/Preschool) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Baby Loves by Michael LawrenceBaby Loves
Lawrence, Michael
1999
At last -- paperback versions of all-time favorite children's books from Dorling Kindersley! Every young reader will find something fascinating on this exciting list -- from cheerful toddler story books to charming picture books. Affordable prices and outstanding quality make Dorling Kindersley Paperbacks the perfect choice for helping children read every day. Copyright Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Peek-a-Boo, You! by Roberta IntraterPeek-a-Boo, You!
Intrater, Roberta
2001
This is a cleverly designed large format board book combining almost life-size photos of baby faces and lift up flaps that tell a story about babies and the things they do. Photos. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Uh-Oh! by Schuyler HookeUh-Oh!
Hooke, Schuyler
2007
Based on an episode of the popular new show on Cartoon Network, Harry has accidentally broken Mom's favorite teacup. The dinosaurs suggest taking it to Dino World to fix, but once there, things go from bad to worse. Full color. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy ShawSheep in a Jeep
Shaw, Nancy
1986
A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book. "The bright-colored pencil drawings and lean text make this a great choice for preschool storytimes, as well as for beginning readers who want a funny story."--"School Library Journal." Full-color illustrations. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Zookeeper Sue by Chris DemarestZookeeper Sue
Demarest, Chris
1999
Help Zookeeper Sue identify the zoo animals in this interactive read-aloud. Children follow the descriptive clues in the rhyming text and then lift the flaps on the brightly colored pages to discover the friendly animals hidden behind them. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Five Little Chicks by Nancy TafuriFive Little Chicks
Tafuri, Nancy
2006
The Caldecott Honor-winning creator of "Have You Seen My Duckling?" brings a farmyard to life with this counting book featuring a mother hen and her five chicks. Full color. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
This is the Farmer by Nancy TafuriThis is the Farmer
Tafuri, Nancy
1994
Just right for toddlers, an appealing book in which each action propels the next, from a farmer kissing his wife, who then pats the dog, to a cat, a mouse, geese, and a donkey....There's a lot to discover and discuss in these expansive, beautifully observed illustrations. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Spots, Feathers, and Curly Tails by Nancy TafuriSpots, Feathers, and Curly Tails
Tafuri, Nancy
1988
Questions and answers highlight some outstanding characteristics of farm animals, such as a chicken's feathers and a horse's mane. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Inside Freight Train by Donald CrewsInside Freight Train
Crews, Donald
2001
Caldecott Award winner Donald Crews takes readers on board a freight train in this sturdy board book that contains sliding doors to allow readers to see what is inside each car, from cattle to coal. Illustrations. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.