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Daddy Tales
Fill Baby's Library With Books Just From You By Donna Smith
(Little Simon, 2003) by Laura Joffe Numeroff Laura Joffe Numeroff, author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, has done it again! This charming book shows that dads can garden, make you feel better, bake a cake and even blow-dry a dog! Numeroff's short, simple text combines perfectly with illustrator Lynn Musinger's watercolor illustrations for the perfect bedtime story.
Tips on Reading to Babies - Change dynamics. Vary your voice volume from loud to soft, depending on the story parts.
- Change intonation. Alter the ups and downs of your voice; avoid monotony.
- Change tempo. Vary the pace of your reading, depending on the action in the story. A slow tempo can create suspense or emphasize a recurring line in the story. A fast tempo can evoke excitement or humor.
- Interact. Allow your child to help turn the pages, point out parts of the illustration and ask questions like, "Do you see that bunny? Which one is bigger? What color is the bunny?"
- Monitor and adjust. If your baby or toddler is getting bored or wants a different kind of book, accommodate. Turn to the end, and say "the end," even if half the book is left. Never force Baby to sit and listen; that fosters negative feelings toward reading.
- Encourage. Let the child choose the book if old enough. Give books rather than toys or candy as gifts or treats at the store. When older, get books with audiotapes or accompanying toys. Get books that come in a series; kids can get addicted. Discuss books together.
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