{"id":1573,"date":"2014-04-23T04:57:38","date_gmt":"2014-04-23T11:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2014-04-23T04:57:38","modified_gmt":"2014-04-23T11:57:38","slug":"toddler-time-top-books-your-little-one-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/index.php\/2014\/04\/23\/toddler-time-top-books-your-little-one-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Toddler Time: Top Books Your Little One Will Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"toddlerbooks\"<\/a>Whether it\u2019s a bedtime story or an afternoon reading session, reading to your toddler provides an opportunity to bond, nurture and educate.<\/p>\n

According to Mark Wright, center director for The Tutoring Center<\/a> in Houston, reading to toddlers is critical for language development. \u201cToddlers are listening to you for an example of how to speak and when to speak,\u201d says Wright. \u201cBut also even at this early age, they are looking for why and how to read. It\u2019s a perfect time to show them that reading is fun, that you should do it often and that it\u2019s not a chore.\u201d<\/p>\n

Show your toddler the joy of story telling and reading with these top books your little one will love.<\/p>\n

The Pout Pout Fish<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

This fun, rhyming book by Deborah Diesen is about a fish who thinks his pouty face makes him destined to be gloomy. Funny rhymes and repetition build this story into a nice rhythm, says Wright. \u201cI like that the vocabulary isn\u2019t too simplistic and the pictures are bright and cheery,\u201d he says. \u201cIf you\u2019re a practiced story time reader or classroom teacher, there\u2019s lots of possible voices and interactivity available on each page.\u201d<\/p>\n

Goodnight Moon<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Besides being noted as a classic children\u2019s book, Goodnight Moon<\/span> by Margaret Wise Brown is a sweet and simple story about a bunny\u2019s journey to sleep with vivid illustrations that are perfect for a bedtime story and an educational opportunity. Your toddler likely has an incredible capacity to learn and remember information, says Cary Swen, author of the blog The New York City Nanny<\/a>. \u201cUsing this time to read to them helps them learn to hear a word and to recognize the word in written form and in picture form,\u201d she says. \u201cReading the phrase \u2018Good night Moon\u2019 allows the child to hear the sentence, see the words and connect the picture of the moon to the phrase.\u201d<\/p>\n

Little One, Little One, What Do You See?<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

For a fun and educational book that teaches your toddler about rhyming and counting, this treasure by Alan Siewert will keep your child entertained for hours. While immersed in the story, your child will also learn how to recognize traits of various animals. Prompt his or her learning with questions, such as \u201cWhat animals can jump?\u201d or \u201cCan you count how many elephants are in the book?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ka-Lunk!<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

This book, authored by Gloria Walker, helps your toddler to see that little \u201coops\u201d in life can be bearable. According to Walker, the rhyming story is accompanied by whimsical and engaging expression illustrations. \u201cIt is a book aimed at toddlers and all the little bumps they may receive in life,\u201d she says. \u201cIt depicts their resilience to keep moving forward developmentally with the help of family who lovingly assist them back up again.\u201d What sets this book apart is that it includes a section for parents and nannies, with a table demonstrating developmental guidelines for children from birth to 18 months of age<\/p>\n

Serinah and the Butterfly<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

A true and inspirational story written to empower children, author Rhonda Reif shares a tale about the adventures of her dog, Serinah, with a butterfly. In the story, Serinah sees a butterfly and begins to chase it around the yard, ultimately catching it and releasing it unharmed. According to Reif, the book provides four insights for toddlers: What appears impossible really is possible; never give up on your wishes and dreams; work toward achieving those dreams; and believing in yourself makes things happen. \u201cOf course the moral of the story is that Serinah caught the butterfly because she didn\u2019t know she couldn\u2019t catch the butterfly,\u201d says Reif. \u201cShe did not allow emotions, self-doubt or fear to get in her way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mealtime<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Toddlers often enjoy books about day to day situations that they might encounter, such as running errands, eating or going to bed, says Paige Lindblom, preschool director and owner of Fledgling Kids<\/a>, an online company offering products to support the social and emotional health of children. Mealtime<\/span> by Elizabeth Verdick shows little ones that mealtime can be positive, healthy and fun \u2013 a definite must for picky eaters. As a bonus, the book includes tips and ideas for parents, nannies and caregivers.<\/p>\n

Owl Babies<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

This story by Martin Waddel explores the emotional journey of three owls who worry that their mom won\u2019t come back. But, she does. \u201cThis adorable story helps reinforce to children that mom might not be there, but she will be back soon,\u201d says Marina Lumsden<\/a>, parent expert and certified Triple P Parenting program provider in St. Paul, Minn. The vivid images and illustrations make this book a must-have for the toddler in your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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