A friend of mine will be having her first child less than 6 months from now. Being a bookworm, (and so is my friend), I thought that I could get some books she can read to the baby.
I've never really bought books for newborns before, although it's my understanding that reading should be done as early and as often as possible. I realize there are the favorites such as "Goodnight Moon", "Pat the Bunny/Cat/Puppy", etc. I'm just looking for any other suggestions as well. They don't have to be the popular/most well-known ones, as I don't want to duplicate something that someone else might get too.
2007-06-22 16:37:04 · 12 answers · asked by Bookworm 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I Spy baby books are a great choice, babies like the rhymes, when they get a bit older the pictures are a lot of fun, and by the time they're toddlers they enjoy finding the objects in the images.
Anything by Eric Carlson is good.
Corduroy books are usually popular with young children.
Honestly, anything in a board book format will generally be loved by a young child. I'd look for books that you think your friend will enjoy. Especially if she has to read them 12 times a day when the child is a preschooler.
You might also consider a subscription to Baby Bug, it has cute stories and rhymes and it arrives throughout the year, so there's always variety.
2007-06-22 16:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by Charlene 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Any children's book would do since the baby is only hearing the mothers voice and not comprehending what is heard.
There are 2 types of books you can get...a picture book and/or a chapter book. I would go for the picture book because at such a young age babies love looking at things. Try Caldecott Medal winners. Caldecott winners are awarded for the superb artwork in childrens books. If you want great childrens stories then purchase Newbery Award books.
I believe this years Caldecott winner is Flotsam by David Wiesner.
If these types of books are not what you are looking for then try http://www.beginningwithbooks.org/list.html
This website lists good books for babies
2007-06-22 16:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by Michael's_Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, how about personalized books? Kids love to hear their own name in the storyline. Go to this website http://www.tlc-expressions.com They have lots of titles like Sesame Street, Teddy Bear Land, Three Little Pigs, Mother Goose, Noah's Ark, Sports titles and so many more. Check it out - they're very reasonably priced, and make a wonderful, unique & special gift... It's something they can enjoy now and keep forever!! Good Luck!
2007-06-27 09:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by Little*Boots 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 08:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look for cardboard, plastic or fabric books with pictures of everyday objects, colors or animals. Some books affer touch sensory, mirrors and sound effects. These books are safe for baby to play with and "eat" while mom or dad reads the stories in regular paper bound books. for actual stories to be read out lous Dr. Seuss is a great way to start
2007-06-22 17:16:25 · answer #5 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Aingeal's answer - go for STURDY! I love the heavy cardboard books they make for little babies. Usu sally just picture books - one picture with a word under it.
I also like the Mozart series of videos & so did my (once baby) nephews. It's more entertaining & stimulating than many others.
Have fun & congrats!
2007-06-23 17:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by tigglys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter and I love the books about Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson.
2007-06-22 17:21:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sandra boyntons books are the best she writes moo ba la la la and snoozers
the best from her is but not the hippopotamus
the baby einstiens bath book mimi's toes is great also
and the finger puppet book--- old mc donald i dunno who writes it though
any books that you can touch and feel different things like (rough or fur or sticky)
example puppy love by priddy books
look on priddybooks.com for more
touch and feel farm by dk
www.dk.com i love the one with the frog and the sticky toes my child wants to read this one every day
toes ears and nose by marion dane bauer and karen kratz
i love you stinky face bylisa mc court and cyd moore
also any nursery rhyme book the rhyming is great for babiesi have the disney nursery rhymes and fairytales book
well thats my childs favorites
best of luck
and congrats to your friend
2007-06-22 17:02:46 · answer #8 · answered by Tink 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Those are good books... anything really for newborns. When he/she gets older to sit up and pay attention, get ABC books, animal books, word books, flash cards... colors. I go to the Dollar Store and buy books. *cheap and my son loves the doggie!!!
2007-06-22 16:48:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where Wild Things Are is cute. Also the Dr. Suess books are great.
2007-06-22 16:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by Jamie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋