One 2019 study estimated that "children who are regularly read to in the 5 years leading up to kindergarten are exposed to 1.4 million more words than children who aren’t read to during those years."

Wow!

 Let’s talk the benefits of babies, toddlers, and books!!!

Reading to our children at an early age helps to develop the roots of language as their brain develops.  It builds listening and communication skills, introduces important vocabulary, develops rhyming skills, fosters bonding between parents and their children, and contributes to cognitive and language development.   

Reading to children at this age helps with their attention span, creativity, and helps to teach life lessons and build character.

Book Lists for Babies and Toddlers:  
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/book-lists-and-recommendations/book-lists---recommendations-for-ages-0-2.html

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/book-lists-and-recommendations/favorites-classics/stories-to-share-family-read-alouds.html

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g23644385/best-baby-books/

Resources:  

https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/reading-to-children#benefits

https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/

 
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