Babies are active learners, using all their senses to explore the world around them. They are not ready to pay attention to long stories as older children do, but they enjoy interacting with an adult as they learn about books and words.
Babies love the sound of the human voice and respond to rhythms and music.
Nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are important ways of sharing the joys of language with babies. They can be a rewarding part of daily routines like bathing, dressing, and bedtime. Copyright 2000 by Hilary Langhorst Babies enjoy books that deal with familiar things in their world. Bright colors and clear pictures capture young children's attention. Look for books with simple pictures and realistic photographs.