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Sharing books from birth offers a simple way to connect, build early communication skills, and introduce reading as a comforting and enjoyable part of everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Explore at This Stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-contrast images, bold colors, and simple illustrations that encourage babies to look and focus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographs of babies, faces, families, animals, and familiar everyday objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturdy board books with thick pages, rounded edges, and sizes that are easy for small hands to hold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft, crinkly, reflective, and textured books that invite touching and exploration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteractive features such as mirrors, flaps, and different textures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNursery rhymes, songs, and simple repetitive language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWordless or nearly wordless books that make it easy to talk about the pictures and create a story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks that can become part of comforting routines, including quiet time, cuddling, and bedtime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this stage, books are meant to be explored in many ways. Babies may reach for them, hold them, pat them, drop them, or put them in their mouths. These are all natural ways of learning. Point to pictures, name familiar objects, imitate expressions, make playful sounds, sing, and respond to babies’ smiles and babbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no right way—or too-early time—to begin sharing books. The sound of a familiar voice, time spent together, and the experience of exploring a book all help lay the foundation for language, connection, and a lifelong love of reading and learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birth-12-months","title":"Explore This Age \u0026 Stage","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirth–12 Months: Laying the Foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the first year, babies are building important connections through every sound, expression, touch, and interaction. 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