Best Books for Sounds and Wordplay: Ages 0-2
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You may hear some of your child's first words as you enjoy these simple books together.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Exuberantly colored artwork and favorite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colors.
Goodnight Moon
In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book...
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
Join Mike Wohnoutka's adorable animal friends as they sing along with this family favorite. Familiar rhythms and rhymes will introduce children to the sounds of language.
Sing and Read Storybook series
I SPY Little Book
The original "I SPY" book has been adapted for younger children. Rhyming riddles with picture clues in a sturdy board book format make this perfect for preschoolers. Full color.
I SPY Board Books series
Zoë Kashner is a freelance writer. Previously, she was an editor for Scholastic's READ 180 program, the reading intervention program for elementary, middle, and high school students. She was also the editor of The World Almanac for Kids.
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