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Baby Read-Aloud Basics: Fun and Interactive Ways to Help Your Little One Discover the World of Words

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When I purchased Baby Read-Aloud basics, I had already read Reading with Babies, Toddlers and Twos and was hoping to complement my reading on the subject of baby books and read-alouds. I personally thought this book was not as helpful or complete, nor did it have as many book suggestions as the first one mentionned above. Still, this book is pretty good. It gives a few suggestions of books for every baby stage, what to do with that book, reading techniques, literacy games, and contains some interviews with parents who went through the read-aloud from birth experience. It is kind of repetitive but easy to read and well organized.

I originally purchased this book for a gift for my son and daughter-in-law expecting their first child. I am a Kindergarten teacher and have now purchased two extra copies...one for my personal and professional growth and one to have on my parent resource shelf at school.

This is broken down into six stages of reading aloud to your baby and the benefits this will give for a lifetime. Photos are included to illustrate what the authors are expressing. Broken down into expectations of listening, verbal, visual and motor skills. Lots of books are suggested.

I would suggest this book for new parents, grandparents, educators and anyone interested in seeing your child grow into a great reader. A great reader begins with someone reading aloud to them.

Very well organized for parents with young children of all ages -- started our infant at one week and by week seven he was focusing on black and white book series and now at week 12 he is grabbing for pages and is truly engaged! As new parents we are excited to see him grow into each level of read aloud and enjoy spending this quality time together. Recommend this book highly as well as the the wonderful book recommendations that are provided by the authors.

This book is loaded with research that supports the claim that you should read to your baby. I knew it made a difference but to see the results of the numerous studies on the topic was shocking. I did not know it made that much of a difference. You owe it to your child to spend some time reading to them. In my opinion, if you want to make an impact on the life of your child, buy this book and read to your child! The book is a quick read and you do not even have to read the whole thing at once. Read the beginning and then read about the different stages as you are going through them. There are a ton of baby books out there (I know because I have bought them) but this one proves that by doing something as simple as reading can make a world of difference in the life of your child. It would also make an amazing baby shower gift, I will not go to another shower again without a copy if this for the parents.

As a First Grade Teacher I highly recommend this book as a key to helping your child learn to read. This book clearly gives you the how tos and the whys. It emphasizes the fun you will have while connecting to your baby with warmth, understanding, and passing along the critical skills your child will need in order to read. This is a must and appreciated baby shower gift!

The outstanding quality of Baby Read-Aloud Basics is determined by the substantial research provided by the authors substantiating the value for reading to your baby, the organization of the recommendations for immediate location of needed topics and the book reviews that are sooo practical when it comes to selecting books to read at different ages.

Attractively presented information that is informed by the authors' lifetime of teaching, parenting, and current research.
The book is a model that I and my children have found easy to use with our babies and young children.

This book provides excellent tips for reading aloud to babies...also has numerous recommendations for appropriate books at various stages.

What a great reading source!! I am a Mom of three children as well as a preschool teacher and have always made reading a priority at home and in the classroom. This book brings out the best research and useful information for both parents and teachers!!! Everyone should read it and put its practices to use. This is a wonderful publication!!!

Of course it is a joy to sit with a child - a BABY - and read aloud! But this book sheds light on why and how to make it a daily, joyful experience. The research described explains how important the process is on so many different levels you might not have thought of. You can start before birth, for instance! The organization is very helpful, with specific books recommended for each stage of development and coordinated activities.