Where to start? New Parents Guide
When stepping into a world of books it can sometimes feel overwhelming for where to start, especially when building a library for a new family edition. This blog includes a few favourites from well loved classics to new treasures that will create an inspiring bookcase for young minds.
As I started to plan out a new collection for my own young edition, I found that my mind drifted to authors I loved dearly as a child myself. A few that instantly came to my mind were Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, Guess How Much I Love you by Sam McBratney, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis, The Borrowers by Mary Norton and Peepo by Janet & Allan Ahlberg… All of which reside on a bookcase at home, some new, others very well loved and in need of replacing.
However, in publishing new books are released every month, filled with incredible illustrations, and improved designs to help with key development stages. For key early development black and white books are highly recommended as they help to stimulate the young reader as their eyes begin to develop to focus on shapes.
The series by Ladybird called First Touch, provide a multi-sensory experience that help to focus a baby's attention and concentration, developing their eyesight. For my own library I have chosen the Ears book from this collection as I found it most endearing. Another great book in this series is Faces, which includes a mirror at the end for your young one too wave to themselves.
Another incredible book, published by Nosy crow, which also includes a mirror at the end is Goodnight Babies Illustrated by Charlotte Trounce. In this book you say goodnight to baby animals such as bunnies and squirrels and at the end your baby can also say goodnight to themselves.
One new author I discovered in this process is Jane Foster. Her series of books includes ABC, Dinosaurs and Seasonal themes and been published over the last few years. I personally was drawn to the dinosaur book; it is perfect for any young palaeontologists to be... or those with parents who cannot wait to show their children the delights of the Natural History Museum.
Are there any well-loved books in your first library collection? Share with us in the comments below.
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