Books for Younger Children

Books for Babies

It's widely recognised that introducing babies to books from the earliest possible age has huge benefits.  Above all, it is a fun and rewarding activity for both parent and child.  Depending on the time of day and the type of book you share, you can either make it a quiet, peaceful activity, reading gentle stories to help your child go to sleep or a lively and fun opportunity to giggle and talk.  Plus, it is all helping your baby to develop an interest in books from an early age. 

By exposing babies to books which are from other countries, you are also opening a window on the world and introducing your child to a wealth of diverse images, colours, words, places, people and concepts. 
This list includes just a few suggestions of books from around the world that are ideal for babies.  You can find many more by searching our Browse Books.

Click on the pdf below for an introduction to just a few ideas for babies and young children.

Books for Babies, 2012

Books for Toddlers 

As babies become toddlers, they can start to play an increasingly active role in enjoying books with you.   
They can begin to turn pages, poke fingers through holes, anticipate words and join in with the noises and actions which can really bring the story to life.

By exposing toddlers to books which are from other countries, you are broadening their horizons and opening a window on the world from an early age. You are also introducing your child to a wealth of diverse images, colours, wordClick on the PDFs below for an introduction to just a few ideas for books for babies and young childrens, places, people and concepts. 

This list includes just a few suggestions of books from around the world for children of 2-3 years old.  You can find many more by searching Browse Books.
 

Click on the PDFs below for an introduction to just a few ideas for books for young children.

Books for Toddlers