It’s never too early to start reading with children, and now more than ever parents, caregivers and teachers have access to a wealth of interesting, engaging picturebooks designed specifically for babies and toddlers. From sturdy board books to waterproof bath books and sparkly lift-the-flap books, picturebooks for babies and toddlers are enjoying an exceptional moment of popularity in the UK and around the world.
Children’s publisher Usborne reported that last year, there was a copy sold from its ‘That’s Not My…’ series every minute in the UK alone. Reading aloud with very young children offers a host of benefits, not least helping them to develop a literary taste of their own as they mature with experience of different themes and styles of book.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here