LEating is good for your child's development and you can't start early enough. In addition, it is also very cozy and fun with a good book to read. But what are the best reading books for a baby, toddler and preschooler?
Baby
It is very good to read to your baby, even though it may seem silly. Yet it has many advantages, because it calms your baby, shows you that reading is fun and it stimulates language development at an early stage. Out research It turns out that children aged 6 to 8 months who are regularly read to have a better developed vocabulary than their peers at the age of 14 months. It is also a pleasant moment and good for the emotional bond between you and your child.
Baby sees… Looking book with mirror (0-6 months) – Author Chez Picthall
Grown-ups might get a little giddy looking at the cover of this book, but babies love it! They like to look at simple patterns in black and white, with the occasional bright color. The illustrations in this book are therefore fascinating for babies.
The fattest buttocks in the entire country (0-6 years) – Illustrator Annemarie van Haeringen
This book contains drawings of about 200 children's songs. How nice it is to be able to sing and portray the songs through this book. From classics such as Clap your hands, to modern children's songs such as Baby shark, there's a lot in this book. Reading and singing together, that's all you want, right?
Baby sees: a look-through book (0-6 months) – Author Hervé Tullet
In this book you challenge your baby to look through a zigzag of shapes, to discover themselves in the mirror. It is a true labyrinth made of cardboard and full of see-through holes. The bright colors are attractive. In short: a book to discover with your eyes and your hands.
Guess How Much I Love You (0-6 years) – Author Sam McBratney
A loving story about Hazel and Big Hare. It is a beautiful picture book, with peaceful illustrations and of course the sweet, playful story. A nice book to read together with your child.
Toddlers and preschoolers
It is of course also good to read aloud for toddlers and preschoolers. By reading aloud, children come into contact with books and the pleasure of reading. Children will benefit greatly from this later when they start reading on their own.
We are having a little one (2-6 years) – Author Pauline Baartmans
This booklet is a nice gift to announce a pregnancy. In a fun way with beautiful illustrations, it tells about a “pregnancy” in the house of Mouse and Bear. A cozy book for (future) brothers or sisters and also fun to read together.
Bobbi books (2-5 years) – Author Monica Maas
Bobbi goes through a lot, and that's why there are so many stories with Bobbi! From baking a cake to going to the park, Bobbi does it all. There is a booklet for every age from infancy: “Bobbi, bye pacifier”, “Bobbi on the toilet”, “Bobbi on holiday”. They are nice stories, with beautiful colorful illustrations. Perfect for the children, and secretly for the parents, Bobbi's adventures are also great fun.
The most beautiful fish in the sea (2-8 years) – Author Marcus Pfister
An educational book about a fish who is very vain, but has no friends. Only when he gives away his scales does he slowly make friends. It is a beautiful story with cool illustrations. A fun book to read aloud with your children!
Caterpillar never enough (3-6 years) – Author Eric Carle
This is a sweet and fun book about a caterpillar that is always hungry, and at the end of the story it turns into a beautiful butterfly. It is a beautiful picture book and a very nice story for toddlers. Caterpillar is and remains a classic reading book.
About a little mole who wants to know who pooped on his head (3-8 years) – Author Werner Holzwarth
The title probably makes the kids laugh, and rightly so. A nice story about a little mole who, in search of the perpetrator, learns a lot about other animals. The book has beautiful illustrations and is fun to read aloud as a parent. In short: a very interactive story that will make your child laugh.
Pick of the Petteflet (5- 8 years) – Author Annie MG Schmidt
A true classic, but not to be missed as a reading book. The story is rich in fantasy and that is why children can enjoy Pluk's adventures. Fiep Westendorp's illustrations are a wonderful addition to the story. In short, a wonderful story that both children and parents will enjoy.
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