FARANAK Foundation

Why Read to Babies?

- Builds a strong parent-child bond

- Helps develop early language and pre-literacy skills

- Encourages curiosity and love for books

- Introduces routine and comfort

Tips for Reading to Babies and Toddlers

- Start reading from birth (or even during pregnancy)

- Make fun sounds and gestures

- Use different accents and facial expressions

- Repeat favorite books often – repetition builds memory!

- Let them turn the pages, grab, and chew the book

- Point to pictures and describe them

- Use interactive books (touch and feel, mirrors, etc.)

- Read face-to-face – connection is key!

- Let babies “tell their story” and babble along

- Read during daily routines – mealtime, bathtime, bedtime

- Rhymes and songs are great – choose musical books!

- Make it a habit – even 5-10 minutes daily

- Have a variety of board, cloth, and picture books

Book Recommendations

- “Ling Ling Bird” by Tanya Sanders

- “Look! Look!” by Peter Linenthal

- “Little Blue and Little Yellow” by Leo Lionni

- “Baby Beluga” by Raffi

- “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle

- “Pat the Bunny” by Dorothy Kunhardt

- “Where Is Baby’s Belly Button?” by Karen Katz