Choosing a Baby Story Book: Three Great Titles

Reading a baby story book to your little one has been proven to boost development and even increase early reading skills. When choosing a baby book to read to an infant or toddler, search for attention-getting titles with pictures, rhymes and small words that will be easy for your baby to follow. Reading to your infant baby is important for several reasons. The closeness combined with the sound of your familiar will put your child at ease and increase their overall feeling of security.

There are certainly hundreds of baby story books available; so many in fact, that can be a bit daunting trying to decide what to buy. With that in mind, here is a selection of three very popular baby story books to get your story library started.

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

The Rainbow Fish has been very popular for a number of years now; this beautiful book has a simple story-line and bold, colorful illustrations that your baby is sure to appreciate. The simple, unique drawings and soothing colors can also help to put a restless baby to sleep. And unlike some baby books, parents too will love the story, and the simple but profound message about sharing. The Rainbow Fish is a great story book for bed-time, thanks to its restful colors and the relaxed and soothing rhymes. The sparkling scales on the fish are also a favorite with babies and toddlers.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

The very Hungry Caterpillar is a classic baby story book, and has sold over 12 million copies worldwide in more than 20 different languages. This is the story of a caterpillar growing up to become a butterfly. Younger babies love this one, and parents seem to agree, making The Very hungry Caterpillar an excellent choice for your story book library. The bright colors and easy images bring out baby's imagination, and toddlers can even practice counting as the caterpillar makes his way through many snacks on the road to becoming a butterfly.

Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Good Night Moon is probably the perfect bed-time story for babies and toddlers alike. The story follows a young rabbit that seems to be saying goodnight to everything he can see in an attempt to avoid going to sleep. The beautiful rhymes have a soothing rhythmic flow that will lull baby off to sleep quickly, making it a good choice for younger babies. Toddlers too, can identify with the bunny's attempt to stay awake, and will soon find their eyes closing as the calming poetry and pictures progress.

Baby story books are an important part of every child's early development, but they can be fun for parents too! The beautiful, calming images and words can quiet a restless child in no time, making mommy and daddy's job much easier, and helping the child develop listening skills at an early age. Check online or at your local bookseller for the best prices on the above titles and more to start your baby story book collection today.