Pictures and books are an opening to a child's world of creativity and imagination. The sooner a child is introduced to reading the stronger reading and creative skills will be. Initially, pictures need to be clear and familiar. Use pictures of family. Use bright colours, simple shapes and one picture per page.
Clutter causes confusion.
Describe the picture using simple words. Music has the amazing ability to make a young child or baby smile. Even the worst voice sounds wonderful to a little one. If you are still too shy, use music boxes, sing about what you are doing, seeing or playing. Dance while singing listen to wind chimes.