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Every time you read or tell stories to your baby or young child, you are helping their young brains to develop and grow strong. And it’s never too early to start – do it from the moment they’re born! Even if they are too young to understand everything you’re saying, the sound of your voice is boosting their brain development with every word.

Book Lists

Feeling overwhelmed with the endless array of books available for young children - especially for newborns? Let us help! Here you’ll find recommended books for newborns which you can find at your local library.

Learn about reading with your newborn

Raising a Reader Here you’ll find out how to raise your child to be a reader by building a home full of language and love.

The Importance of Reading Reading with your young child is fun, easy, and free. But it’s also a powerful activity that boosts your child’s brain and language development every time you do it, so do it every day!

Reading from the Very Beginning As a new parent, you may wonder whether you should hold off on reading until your baby is old enough to understand the words – or at least sit in your lap long enough to listen to a story. The answer is simple: it’s never too early!

More useful articles about newborn reading

How to Read with your Child at Every Age Once toddlers become preschoolers, they tend to show more interest in books and are often better able to listen to a whole story (and maybe start to recognize or read a few words!). At this age, reading becomes an even more fun, interactive activity that sparks creative thinking and curious imaginations.

Everyday Opportunities Today’s families are busier than ever, and it can seem challenging to fit daily reading into an already hectic routine. Here you’ll find ways to incorporate reading with your child every day – and from anywhere!

Beyond the Words: Storytelling with Your Child Reading goes far beyond the written words on a page. It’s an opportunity for you to connect with your child while engaging in language together. Storytelling is a wonderful way to do this, and it doesn’t require a book – only your voice and your imagination.