These suggestions are for the parent to try.
A – Admire and watch how your child listens; see what interests your child. Listen to your child’s responses to the story.
B – Babble or talk about the story; follow your child’s lead. Ask open ended questions.
C – Construct and add new words; build on your child’s ideas (SCAFFOLD). Look for a similar book to share with your child.
| Suggested Books for Babies | Author |
|---|---|
| Baby Faces | Margaret Millar |
| Farm Animals | Lucy Cousins |
| Max’s Bath | Rosemary Wells |
| Say Goodnight | Helen Oxenbury |
| Let’s Pretend | Debbie Bailey |
| Suggested Books for Toddlers | Author |
|---|---|
| Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See? | Bill Martin |
| Guess How Much I Love You | Sam McBratney |
| Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats |
| The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle |
| Red is Best | Kathy Stinson |
| Suggested Books for Preschoolers | Author |
|---|---|
| Amos Sweater | Janet Lunn |
| Mama do you Love Me? | Barbara Joosse |
| The Gingerbread Boy | Paul Galdone |
| And the Wind Blew | Pat Hutchins |
Adapted from Literacy is a Family Affair