Reading or reciting nursery rhymes introduces babies to the rhythm of language. Long before your baby can utter a word, much less rhyme words, he can listen to rhymes and start to internalize the patterns in language. And babies love predictable language, which explains why you’ll tire of a rhyme long before he does!
Children who take to reading early on are more likely to make it a habit throughout their lives. Use these resources to choose books that will become family favorites.