Let’s face it, there is a lot of online information out there for families with young kids about reading. New stories, resource sheets, book lists and research are all a simple Google search away. It can be overwhelming, contradictory and at times confusing. We have created this list of resources that we rely on to help you find credible, trustworthy information about using books to build your baby’s brain.
Activities
- Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development
- More than Baby Talk: 10 Ways to Promote the Language and Communication Skills of Infants and Toddlers
- Preschool Reading Screener
- Too Small to Fail
- Vroom
Book lists
- Books for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
- New York Public Library’s 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know
- Reach Out and Read’s Annotated Book List for Children Ages 6 Months – 5 Years
- Reach Out and Read’s Winter Wonderland Reading List
Guidelines and toolkits
Spanish and bilingual resources
Tips for reading aloud
Adult Literacy