One thing we’ve tried to instill in The Babito from early babyhood is a love for books and reading. So far I think we’ve been successful. We read to him every night before bed, and I really think it’s helped him gain knowledge ahead of schedule. He can recite the alphabet, count to ten, and knows his colors (at least the basics). He can also go through pre-school flash cards and name every picture on several sets of cards now.
Ok, enough of my proud daddy boasting. Here’s some of The Babito’s favorite books. I’d love to hear what books your toddler loves reading.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear is a book that the Babito want us to read again, and again, and again. I’m sure you’ve all seen this classic book before. It’s a great book to teach your toddler both animals and colors. Babito knows all the animals and their colors now, and we often hear him repeating the book’s words out loud while he lays in bed putting himself to sleep.
Elmo & Friends (Look and Find) is Babito’s favorite book. I know we’ve read through it at least 100 times. Each page features a different color and a sub-box with many items of that color that Babito must find on the pages. He loves going through this book and it’s also helped him learn the names of various items and colors. Personally, I’m sick of this book, but the Babito never tires of it.
Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed is another book that’s a regular feature of Babito’s bedtime. It’s a fun book that toddlers love to repeat, and it also gives you a chance to explain that it’s not ok to jump on the bed. (It does make you question the Momma Monkey’s parenting skills though.)
Guess How Much I Love You is another classic that gives you a wonderful opportunity to explain to your toddler just how much you love him or her. Babito is turning out to be a very affectionate and sensitive little boy, and I know this book reinforces his personality.
The Complete Adventures of Curious George is a fun book filled with many fun adventures. The wide variety of topics and stories keeps things interesting for your toddler. Babito, like most kids, love monkeys, and he loves this book too.
