Beginning to Read-Aloud--Gift Ideas!

It's never too early to read to your children…I mean, even as an infant you can read to them.  But it's really exciting when they actually begin to show interest in the books, pay attention (even for only a couple of minutes) and begin to develop favorite books.
For that reason, great board-books* are my favorite gifts to give for small children and even new babies. 
With the Christmas season upon us, this is a great resource list to choose gifts from!

 

Favorite Books for Beginning to Read-Aloud:

"Toes, Ears, & Nose!" Marion Dane Bauer
"The Going to Bed Book" Sandra Boynton
"Goodnight Moon" Margaret Wise Brown
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Eric Carle
"Freight Train" Donald Crews
"Touch and Feel Farm" DK (also any other books in this series)
"The Everything Book" Denise Fleming
"Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes" Mem Fox
"Where is Baby's Belly Button?" Karen Katz
"Where is  Baby's Mommy?" Karen Katz
"Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Bill Martin Jr.
"Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?" Bill Martin Jr.
"B is for Bear" Roger Priddy
"First 100 Words" Roger Priddy (Bright Baby...also any other books in this series)
"Gallop" Rufus Butler Seder
"Swing" Rufus Butler Seder
"The Itsy Bitsy Spider" Iza Trapani

*We have most of these in board-book form simply because it makes them nearly (or at least kind of) indestructible, so the children can learn how to correctly handle books. I also like the portability of a board-book…they're perfect for taking along to church, restaurants, Dr. offices and even just in the car.