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. A child of just about any age love to play finger games. These games encourage finger dexterity, language development listening skills and teaches the child to follow direction.