Story Books

There are all kinds of reasons to read aloud with our kids. It builds the foundation for academic success, strengthening language, listening and comprehension skills. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends daily reading with kids, starting from birth.

But the best reason to read to your kids is that it’s fun. Reading together builds relationships, it keeps you connected, it becomes a family ritual. No one ever wishes they had read less to their kids.

With infants, you can read anything – the sports page, the stock market numbers, that political biography you’ve been trying to get through. Babies just like to hear the sound of their parents’ voice. As soon as your child is old enough to understand, though, take the time to not only read what interests them, but also discuss the story, ask questions, make predictions.

Children also like to re-read the same story over and over and over (and over) again. This can be boring to an adult, but a small child is gaining mastery over something that is much more complex to them than it is to you.

At Granola Babies, we encourage you to read to your children every day. We have selected books that are beautifully illustrated, with an emphasis on multicultural stories. We also offer a selection of books that include a CD of the audio recording, for long car rides or those times when your child needs a reading-fix and you’re in the middle of getting dinner ready.

These are some of our favorite books. What are yours?