The Blur
High-contrast books for newborns · 0 to 3 months
Can't focus on the pictures yet? They can hear you, so read anyway.
Black on WhiteTana Hobanbold shapes
I Kissed the Baby!Mary Murphyhigh contrast
Look, Look!Peter Linenthalbig faces
Global BabiesGlobal Fund for Childrenbaby faces
Guess How Much I Love YouSam McBratneyyour voice
for youThe Read-Aloud HandbookJim Treleasethe case for it
Next up a little ahead, for when they are ready · for you a book for the grown-up
They can't see far yet
- Hold the book about a foot from their face.
- Let them stare at one page as long as they like.
- Prop a book open in front of them for tummy time.
- Stop when they look away.
Play inspires reading
Stories spill into play, and play brings them back to their books.
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