Do babies need books?

"The answer is a resounding "yes!" As Gopnik, Meltzoff, and Kuhl, authors of The Scientist in the Crib note, 'Babies know important things about language literally from the time they are born, and they learn a great deal about language before they ever say a word.' Numerous studies confirm that reading to infants not only boosts speech and language development, but overall intelligence as well. When you read to your baby, you set the stage for a lifetime of literacy."

Click here to read the full article at Scholastic Parents 

Another great article about babies and literacy:  Babies, Books and a Lesson in Happiness by renknowned author Mem Fox

Babies need books. To a baby, a books is love.

Why give another baby outfit or 'doodad'  when you can give a special book that will be read and re-read in the loving arms of Mom or Dad? Usborne baby books really are special!  Take a look at some of our best-selling titles and series for new babies:

	Find it Board Book Series:  Especially designed to encourage young children to find and name objects hidden in a familiar environment, with a simple line of rhyming text on every page. Babies and toddlers will love these new editions from the classic Usborne series illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.
	First Picture Book Series: A charming series featuring the huge talent of Jo Lichfield, creator of thousands of miniature, hand-modelled characters and objects first seen in the successful Everyday Words series. Words appear alongside a brightly coloured model encouraging the development of picture-word association skills. Very young children will enjoy spotting and naming many familiar animals, objects and people.
	Touchy Feely Board Book Series: This best-selling series, awarded "Best Buy" by readers of Prima magazine, boasts over 1 million sales worldwide! Babies and toddlers are encouraged to touch these enormously appealing books, perfect for adults and young children to share. Colourful illustrations and a variety of interesting textures are combined with simple text to develop sensory and language awareness. As each page is turned, a different texture is waiting to be discovered. Bold and simple illustrations add to each title’s appeal, and ensure children will want to return to these books again and again.
	Canadian Top Seller 2006
	Lullabies with CD: The perfect soother for parents and babies alike – seven traditional lullabies that are guaranteed to induce a peaceful slumber, including “Rock-a-bye-Baby”, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “Sleep Baby Sleep”. The accompanying CD contains over 35 minutes of beautifully arranged music to sing along to. Each lullaby is delightfully illustrated by Elenor Temporin, with additional foil decorations and tabs that enable favourite lullabies to be located instantly. This is the ideal gift for parents of very young children.

We know that babies need books, so why not have an Usborne Books Baby Shower?

An Usborne Books baby shower is a fast and fun way to build a home library  of high-quality books for a new baby you love   And it's so easy  - we take care of all the details! We make it easy to have an Usborne Books baby shower.  All you need to do is select a date, provide the space, and let us do the rest!  Share this printable flyer with the mom-to-be or the shower hostess, then contact me to reserve your date!