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Baby books: *6 months - 12 months*April 2000 THIS MONTH'S FAVE RAVE:
This book has been a top hit with my own daughter since she was very young. It's deceptively simple, with very few words on the page, but the off-beat humour and lack of soppiness is really refreshing. Boots' desperate attempts to find someone to talk to results in him greeting a spaced-out dolly and an upturned Teddy, to no avail. Then the door opens and in walks a little girl to give Boots the pampering he so desperately desires. Mum of two year-old comments: "Our copy is dog-eared – a good sign." Published by Andersen, £2.99 THIS MONTH'S HONOURABLE MENTION: This chunky little board book is just the right size for little hands to hold by themselves. The soft, appealing images begin with mum and dad, move on to baby, and include cat, dog, moon and stars, all accompanied by clear, one-word labels. It's a handy size to take with you on a journey. Published by Walker Books, £2.99 For more books in this age range see our baby books archive. |
It's a good idea to encourage your child to get used to the feel of books at
an early age. Show them that you are confident they won't ruin the book at their first
touch. Baby books are made to last, and almost always have wipe-clean pages. As they turn
the board pages for themselves, babies are not only beginning to be in control of the
images and enjoying the book on their own, but also developing their manipulative skills. 