Babies Need Books

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Summary: Good information but recommended titles are out of print
Review: Dorothy Butler has good advice for parents about reading to their children at a very young age. However, as a reading specialist, I found it quite disheartening that she hasn't updated her booklist. Most of the titles on her recommended list are out of print. How are eager parents supposed to get their hands on books that are no longer available?

Rating:
Summary: Good information but recommended titles are out of print
Review: Dorothy Butler has good advice for parents about reading to their children at a very young age. However, as a reading specialist, I found it quite disheartening that she hasn't updated her booklist. Most of the titles on her recommended list are out of print. How are eager parents supposed to get their hands on books that are no longer available?

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Summary: A great present for new parents
Review: I found this book invaluable because Dorothy Butler, a teacher, mother and now grandmother, sensibly explains why babies are never 'too young' to enjoy the shared experience of books and reading. As a first-time mother who's often short of time, I felt quite lost looking for books which would stimulate both my baby and me! Butler provides synopses of the titles which she has tried and tested on many children and useful booklists according to your child's age. (up to 6)I have bought almost all the recommended titles for my toddler and without exception, he's loved them all. Among her suggestions for babies and toddlers are classics like "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" to the "Spot" series and new authors like Molly Bang and Sian Tucker.This book is listed 'hard to find' but it's worth the effort!