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Help Me Pick The Best Children's Books
I'm a grandma of a 2 year old and I need your help finding the best books for my grandchild.
The best children's books last thru the ages and there are some very good books being written today.
I'll list some of my favorite along with award winning books that I haven't read. You can help me by voting for your favorites and adding more!
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Baby's First Books
By Pamela Kramer
At this age, your baby is more likely to try to put a book in her mouth than to turn its pages. But that doesn't mean it's too soon to make reading a part of your little one's life. Experts say exposing babies to books in the first year is crucial to their intellectual and emotional growth. In fact, research shows that reading to infants can help jump-start brain development and can even make them more receptive to learning.
"When you read aloud to your baby, you're teaching her to recognize that different sounds have different meanings-and that's the foundation of speech and comprehension," says Marilyn Segal, Ph.D., dean emeritus of the Institute for Early Childhood Studies at Nova Southeastern University, in Fort Lauderdale.
Picture books with bright, simple images provide visual stimulation that enhances your child's cognitive skills: Pointing out objects and talking about them with your baby--"See those yellow socks? They're just like the yellow socks on your feet!"--helps her link names with specific objects and shows her that what she sees in books exists in real life.
What's more, sharing storytime with an infant can boost her emotional development. "Being held on your lap and hearing your voice during regular reading sessions gives your baby a sense of stability and security," says Betty Ann Watson, Ed.D., director of early-childhood education at Harding University, in Searcy, Arkansas. "It also creates a positive association with books, and that encourages a lifelong love of reading."
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My Son's Favorite Children's Picture Books
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Children's Books Central - Your guide to children's books on the ...
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Children's Books - Reviews Articles Lists of Best Children's Books
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Children's Books
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Children's literature - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Reading and Books | Recommended Reading
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Amazing Books for Babies, Toddlers, Children of All Ages, and Children At Heart!
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Elmo For Babies
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Read to Your Kids
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MaryK wrote...
Hi! I have a crazy passion for books and reading. Including books for children!!! Many years ago I participated on a panel to select children's books for a book club specifically designed for emotional appeal at different ages.
Did you know that the human's emotional growth follows a very specific pattern... unlike some other areas of growth it's rarely accelerated (though can be stunted) and we don't skip stages... this can make selecting books for different ages exciting in very interesting ways! ;-)
Beautiful lens... Thanks!
~~Mary K
Posted March 31, 2009
Child_Health wrote...
This is a wonderful lens! You share a lot of great books and information here. When you get the chance, I'd love it if you'd stop by my lens on child health books and say hello.
Posted March 21, 2009
only1bub wrote...
Nice - I've made a page on parents and child's favorite books for you to check out!
Favorite Childrens Books
Posted March 02, 2009
poutine wrote...
My two sons had a favorite book when they were little.
Goodnight Moon.
I don't know how many times I read it to them and they read it themselves.
I had to buy another copy as it was too worn out, this one will be very useful when the grandchildren come.
Poutine
Posted October 12, 2008
OhMe wrote...
This is a real nice lens with wonderful reading ideas. Nice Job.
Posted October 05, 2008
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