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February 2001

Baby books: *Birth to 6 months*

It's never too soon to introduce books to babies. Some radical thinkers in this area suggest starting at nine months old, but why leave it so late? You could start at birth, making book-time equal quality-time for you and baby. 

THIS MONTH'S FAVE RAVE:
Hey Diddle Diddle, by Ailie Busby
Here’s a big book with big blustery pictures of nursery rhyme characters including Humpty Dumpty in a blue and white striped egg-cup suit, and a rather unique horse for the lesser-known, but very popular in our household, Horsey Horsey song (though I’d prefer more of the words to be printed). The grand foot-long hen who is clutching her own sticks in One, Two, Buckle My Shoe is my favourite.

Mum of an four-month-old comments: "My daughter has always loved rhymes – she really takes notice when we do the regular ones, but there’s a good selection here."

Published by Little Hippo, £4.99

 

HONOURABLE MENTION:
I Spy You, by Jan Ormerod
This is a lightweight board book you’ll be able to hold onto at the same time as your baby. The text offers lots of opportunities to put spirit into a game of hide-and-seek storytelling. 

There are large lift-up flaps to help build on the surprise element, and your child should engage with looking for the range of playful, hiding babies behind the flaps.

Published by Bodley Head, £3.99

For more books in this age range see our baby books archive.

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