Top 10 Books to Be Read to Babies

Recently we've heard a lot about the importance of reading to our children. This begins during pregnancy and continues on into their lives. Reading to babies can be a lot of fun. Your baby may even remember the rhyme and rhythm of the books you read while they were in utero! So pick up a book and have some fun while boosting their brain development.

1. Oh Baby! The Places You'll Go

This book written by Mrs. Seuss, Tish, Rabe, is a quite cute collection of the poems and rhymes of Dr. Suess. The sing singy tale will delight even the youngest reader and as the subtitle suggests it is a book to be read "in Utero."

2. Pat the Bunny

This old favorite is still a hit. The words are simple and the textures amazing for little ones. It also makes a great baby shower gift!

3. Where the Wild Things Are

While it may be too early to send your little one to bed without supper, poor Max can sure spin a tall tale. This delightful story follows Max as he sails from his bedroom in search of a land where he is king and dinner is always at his beck and call.

4. The Cat in the Hat

Babysitter needed, cats need not apply! This classic is a cute story of what happens when a mischievous cat comes to call while a mother is out. They play lots of fun games and have lots of wild fun, but what do you do when mother is coming?

5. Where the Sidewalk Ends

Here is a great collection of poems by Shel Silverstein. These poems are great for kids of all ages. Some are silly, some are rhyming... but they are always a lot of fun!

6. Hop on Pop

A quick little book that teaches beginning sight words while having a rhyming good time! Up pup! Pup is up! Great fun for even the youngest readers...

7. Love You Forever

This book always brings me to tears as it talks about a mother's love through the years and how she teaches her son to love his children by example - even when times are rough.

8. Goodnight Moon

This book belongs in every nursery. A perfect book to unwind to after a long day. A small tale of good nights until morning lights.

9. Mama, do you love me?

The story of love through the eyes of a wee one, in asking the question, "Mama, do you love me?" A great snuggle time book, for before naps, bed or just anytime you want to express your love.

10. Brown Bear, Brown Bear

Have a rhyming good time as you follow Brown Bear around watching life through his eyes. A great book for all ages.