Reading Is Fundamental!

R.I.F was a HUGE thing back in Iowa. I don't know if that is a country wide program but each year they would have a R.I.F. Day where you would get to choose a free book. Anyways, That really has nothing to do with this post except for me describing the title. Really random.

So, today I took a trip to my local library. I talked to the children's librarian about some pointers on reading with infants because I really want to instill a love of reading in Addison. So many people just sit their children in front of electronic entertainment. That's fine and good but in moderation.

Well, after my talk with the librarian I set to work on picking out some books. Let me tell you, it's not easy. Here is what she advised:

• Babies like pictures of other babies so pick books with pictures of babies
• Get a story book without words and just point out things on the page like trees, sky, dog, baby, etc
• Get a book with just a few words on each page to keep the baby engaged
• Make sure the book has BRIGHT BOLD colors to attract the baby's attention.

Well, I guess she knew what she was talking about because Addison LOVES the books I picked out. I got a lot of board books that had pictures of babies from around the world in them (unfortunately there were no pictures of babies from Papua New Guinea). Here is her reaction to them:



For some reason I think this picture is SO cute...idk.