Great reads
Books, babies and their mouths
- A well chewed book is a well read book
- Babies chew everything so why give them books? Babies explore their world through their mouth – tasting, chewing and teething are all vital to their development
- Has your baby chewed a good book lately?
Read aloud to your child every day
Reading aloud:
- stimulates their imagination
- engages babies and toddlers as they look at the pictures, touch the book, lift the flaps and feel the textures of touch and feel board books
- develops their understanding of how language works
- builds a connection between the black lines (text) and the illustrations
- assists learning how to turn the pages
- encourages babies to join in vocally and physically
- fosters early emergent literacy skills development
- creates positive experiences with books and reading
- ensures opportunities for special 'me time' for children with their parents and carers
- builds happy relationships with extended family members
Join your public library and discover an exciting range of board books for babies and toddlers to borrow and enjoy.
Membership to join your local public library is free. Get a library card for life!
Drop into or call your library to find out how to become a member. Many public libraries offer baby and toddler rhyme times and story times free of charge and many additional resources for you to enjoy with your child.
Here is a list of books for you to read with your baby or toddler:
Aussie Toddlers Can by Magabala Books
Australian Babies by Magabala Books
Aussie Twos Like to... by Magabala Books
Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Goodnight Me by Andrew Daddo
Hug by Jez Alborough
Maisy’s Bathtime by Lucy Coussins
Peepo! by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Spot goes to the Circus by Eric Hill
There’s a Bear in There by Play School
Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox
