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Reading them stories, and discussing the story and pointing out pictures, will help them put words into context and understand their meaning over time. Teaches baby important concepts So whichever list you prefer, the most important thing is to be consistent with your instruction and to teach these words in conjunction with your phonics instruction, if possible. Related Posts You can also search for stories that your baby may find it easy to relate to. For example if you are expecting another baby then look for books that explore the concept of a new baby and siblings. Sensory books Books with textured areas that babies can touch are perfect as they bring the story to life. Interactive books

All of these are books that my own kids loved as babies and toddlers, and are extremely popular in book charts for this age group. A few of them are books from my own childhood that have stayed with me too! The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle I don’t believe it’s possible to have too many books for your kids and the great thing about many of these books is they will still enjoy reading them right through toddlerhood. Features lovely ocean illustrations and rhyming words to create a fun fishy story. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr Teaching phonics rules rather than just memorizing words helps our students to read more than just the words on this list. It enables them to apply those rules to read other words that follow similar spelling patterns! When you’re a reading teacher, this is the goal! And when they master the one list, we move on to the next. It works great! Kids love the sense of accomplishment they feel when they get to move on to the next set of words!As a one year old your baby will be learning about letters of the alphabet, colours, numbers and shapes. Story time with your baby is a perfect opportunity for bonding, helping them to relax and teaching them new words. Roger Priddy left school at 16 with just one qualification—in art. He went to Berkshire College of Art and Design and trained as an illustrator. His first job in children’s books was working with the publisher Peter Usborne, at Usborne Publishing, and then he worked with Peter Kindersley at Dorling Kindersley, where he spent 16 years. Priddy became Creative Director of DK’s Children’s Division and was Managing Director of the children’s mass market publisher Funfax when it was acquired by DK.

Books in the series focus on all sorts of animals and objects, from unicorns to teddy bears. First 100 Words by Roger Priddy The classic story is about a rainbow patchwork elephant who is different to all of the other grey elephants. There is a whole series of Elmer books to enjoy, but the first is the best. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen This list of books is a must-have selection of familiar classics you probably read when you were little and new favourites that definitely deserve a place on your nursery’s bookcase:Spending time together reading a story, pointing at the pictures and talking about what happens is a perfect opportunity for bonding with your baby. There are so many great benefits to reading to your baby and engaging them with books. Great for bonding