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About Baby Books

The best thing about baby books is that it teaches a sense of learning in the child. For a lot of young kids, it is easy to grasp knowledge later in life if you start teaching them when they are growing up. It also makes for a long-time hobby for them.

Today, baby books are no longer restricted to simple pictures, numbers and alphabets. You can easily find so many options ranging from interactive stories, creative ways of learning and more. The best part is it gains the child’s interest as they learn more from it. It is highly effective in teaching them the basics of any language and preparing them for school. Start them with books early, for there are simple ones like numbers, colours and fruits too. In fact, before starting school, kids are very interested in the concept of books, and this is when you should take advantage of the event. Limit their playtime with toys and get them more interested in books. You will be happy to see the change in their vocabulary and their understanding and grasping power because of this step.

Different types of the best educational books for babies

Kids are very fond of reading if you teach them right. You will be surprised at how easy and quick their learning is. To start, get some basic books and sit with them for an hour or two. As you see their interest piqued, you can also increase the time. Or you can divide it into one and half hours twice a day. If you are working, then you could do an hour every day and more time on the weekends. It is essential not to break the flow so the kid doesn’t lose interest. Also, teach them how to handle books right and treat them with respect. You will ultimately see that your child will love to sit by themselves and read books after a while. Even so, keep adding to their collection now and then to make it better.

Bedtime stories

Definitely a classic; nothing beats the comfort of listing to bedtime stores. Make it a habit for your little ones, and they will never have trouble falling asleep. Keep the content of bedtime stories for babies happy and straightforward. Make it easy for them to grasp the language you are reading out, although this can be a little difficult for young ones. Even so, make sure you read the same couple of books for a good couple of months until they understand well. Ask them to fill in the gaps after a while. However, bedtime stores are for falling asleep too, so it’s best not to make this time too competitive. If you have more than one child, you can read them both at the same time. They will look forward to this routine more often, and it’s a great way to bond.

Nursery baby books

There are so many different types of nursery books today that you can easily pick from. The best ones are the vintage stores, although there are newer variations now. This is one way to break the horrible television habit if your child has one. An easy way to never let them get to that stage is to invest in a good couple of nursery books simply. They can be of several different kinds for different age groups. However, the very best ones should be well suited for their age group. If you start them young, there are higher chances of them grasping them quickly, and you can then start with the others too. Make sure you accompany them while they are reading and learning, so they learn new words the correct way.

Educational books

Thankfully, today we have access to several different types of baby storybooks that are educational too. Be it about letters and numbers or making pronunciations right or the capitals of countries, you can find them all. Depending on the age of your child, you can very easily choose the best ones. This way, their grasping abilities are better, and they get well-prepped for school. If they are attending a preschool, check the type of books they have access to out there. You can buy some with similar learning strengths to make learning easy. Make sure your child is not overwhelmed by reading, which can happen with school and home reading too.

Personalized books

For some parents, it is not very easy to make their kids interested in reading books. This could be due to distractions such as too much television time, a very creative mind or some other preferences. While this is not a bad thing, you can do a lot to make reading a part of their daily routine. Stress for as little as fifteen minutes a day and then increase it slowly. No matter what happens, don’t force your child because they will avoid it entirely if that happens. Check for stores and manufacturers who design personalized baby books. This means you can have their names, personal favourite choices of things in a book! Yes, a lot of brands do this now, and you can get one made for them. It’s an excellent way to pique their interest in reading.

Tips on how to buy Baby Books

Buying baby books can be quite a task because there are so many fantastic options we have! Baby brands have pulled out all the stops when it comes to designing baby books. From creative to educational and even music books, everything is a possibility. You can get one of each type and see what your child leans towards. Make sure you also spend time with them to help them teach the habit. Here are some pointers while buying baby books.

  • Don’t buy too many at once – If you are starting books for your child, don’t buy too many all at once. Start slowly with a few choices and see the ones they like. Keep it a right mix of educational, fairy tales, bedtime stories, music books and more.
  • Check for second-hand books – A lot of the books end up being a one-time read, and then the child gets bored of it. To avoid this, why not do something like a book exchange or buy used books? You will get them at a quarter of the original price, and you can resell them later.
  • Join a library – There are many kids libraries today, and it’s a great way to spend the weekend morning with them. You can spend hours at the place and keep yourself engaged with work or books for yourself.
  • Read reviews and connect with other parents – You can get some great options online but what is important is reading the reviews. Check out the age group for which the books are and also speak to other friends in your circle. Go by recommendations which are a wise idea.
  • Handling with care is a part of it – Make sure you teach your child how vital handling and caring for books is. This will go a long way when they are older. Have a designated cupboard or book rack for storing them after use.
  • Check online stores for buying – Buying online is an excellent way of checking out all the types of books. It also helps you save money, and you can return or get a refund for a wrong buy. It is the best way to shop for just about anything these days!

There are also baby book clubs that you can enrol your child in. Several variations of these exist, wherein you take your baby to a restaurant or someone’s home and carry a few books with you. You can exchange them with others; all stocked up together. It is a great way to introduce your kid to other books without buying them. It can be done weekly or once a month, depending on how interested your child is. Make sure you keep up the continuity so your child doesn’t break the habit.

Question & Answer

Which are the best baby books for parents of toddlers?

Baby books for toddlers should be easy to read and should hold their attention span too. There are some interesting choices that we can consider these days. The best way is to take your little one to the store themselves and see which ones they like. Some of the right options today are Duopress TummyTime: Happy Baby, Nosy Crow Where’s the Astronaut, Little Simon Once Upon a World, Penguin Bedtime Classics, Harry N. Abrams Star Wars Block, Where Is Little Fish? By Candlewick, Moby-Dick: A BabyLit Ocean Primer by Gibbs Smith, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Sally at the Farm by Stephen Huneck, I Love You Through and Through, Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Goodnight Moon by Harper Collins, Guess What? Sweets and Treats by Minedition, and Look, Look! By Dutton Books.

Which are the best noisy books for babies?

Music and noisy books are the best for kids between one to three years, as their attention span can be very little during this time. It is an excellent way of building interest. You can also check out babysitter’s club books and newborn baby books for some terrific options. Here are some great ones – The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith, Farm Sounds by Sam Taplin Zoo Sounds by Sam Taplin, Peppa’s Super Noisy Sound Book – Peppa Pig, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Noisy Farm by Little Tiger Press, Farm Hullaballoo by Justine Smith, The Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson, Listen to the Birds by Marion Billet, The Little Book of Garden Bird Songs by Andrea Pinnington and Dear Zoo Noisy Book by Rod Campbell.

Which are the best educational books for babies?

Whether your little one is going to school yet or not, educational books help to start the habit in him. He will be more inclined towards learning and reading later when he grows up. Some creative educational books make it attractive for kids to learn while they are. Some of the best ones today are –  Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Rinker, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf, by Jon Scieszka, Corduroy by Don Freeman, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig, Stuart Little by E.B. White, Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinsky, Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault, The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett, Mr Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater, Miss Nelson is Missing! By Harry Allard and James Marshall, Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate and Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson.

Where can you buy baby books in Dubai?

There are many fantastic options for books that you can very quickly buy in Dubai. There are plenty of books, stores and libraries that do shopping for kids books easy. However, the best thing to do is hunt for them online. Online shopping is quick, hassle-free and is an easy way to get your hands on many options. You can check out Shops.ae. This remarkable product search engine is one of the best in Dubai. It has more than 500+ online stores to make buying a breeze!

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