First 100 Words: A Padded Board Book

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Reading these to your kids helps them to develop language skills, and will make them laugh too. On The Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman The illustrations are bright but simple and the text features sing-song rhyming language that babies will love. What type of books are best for 1 year olds A classic kid’s book about a tiger who visits a little girl and eats the contents of her kitchen! Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson This book is a great tool for introducing children to new vocabulary words. Age Level: 1 and up English Contents: Colors, Numbers, Shapes, At Home, Bath time, Clothes, Mealtime, Food, Playtime, Machines, Outside, Pets, Farm Animals, Wild Animals, First 100 Words (English) by Universal Publications – eBook Details The next few spreads are words related to different activities and are basically fine -- though I'm not sure how much kids will understand the verbs (especially when "Mealtime" had a "sippy cup" and a "bottle" and then a picture of a kid drinking from a sippy cup labeled "drink"). Also, I feel that putting "fork and spoon" in a single photo makes it hard to teach them as distinct nouns.

Both lists are completely appropriate for young learners, but Fry’s is considered a little more up to date and includes words young learners will see more today. Both are great to use and in fact, include many of the same words!A good book collection will have a range of different types of stories, some that focus just on the words and others that have a little more interactivity for babies to enjoy. A sentimental and whimsical book about the love parents have for their children. Mog the Forgetful Cat by Judith Kerr The classic story is about a rainbow patchwork elephant who is different to all of the other grey elephants. When your kids get to school reading is going to be one of the main things their teacher wants them to do – both at home and at school. This means they won’t get overwhelmed by the words – simple stories and short sentences will hold their focus better – and will stay engaged with the story.

This book was turned into a short movie a few years ago and it’s easy to see why, with its adventurous storyline! The story follows a baby monkey who has lost their mum. The monkey is helped through the jungle on a search to find her. If you can make reading a part of their routine right from day one, and make it fun, then you’ll find it much easier to keep them engaged in reading for school. Improves chances of success in school All of these are books that my own kids loved as babies and toddlers, and are extremely popular in book charts for this age group. A few of them are books from my own childhood that have stayed with me too! The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleStudies show that reading to babies from an early age leads to stronger vocabulary and later leads to better learning in the early years of school. A fun story about a giraffe who wants to join the other animals at the Jungle Dance. It’s a fun picture book that explores the concept of the outsider and coming to accept who you are. The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr Of course, high frequency words and irregular words are important for children to learn to improve reading and spelling, but teachers are then tasked with figuring out which words to teach to beginning readers first. Books with repetition and rhyming language are also great and easier for your baby to follow. Board books

Roger Priddy left school at 16 with just one qualification—in art. He went to Berkshire College of Art and Design and trained as an illustrator. His first job in children’s books was working with the publisher Peter Usborne, at Usborne Publishing, and then he worked with Peter Kindersley at Dorling Kindersley, where he spent 16 years. Priddy became Creative Director of DK’s Children’s Division and was Managing Director of the children’s mass market publisher Funfax when it was acquired by DK.The book sees a group of siblings go hunting for bears. They have to cross through mud and puddles, making funny sounds as they go. This book has slightly more words than the others on this list, but I think it’s important to sometimes push kids to a slightly higher reading level where you can. And when they master the one list, we move on to the next. It works great! Kids love the sense of accomplishment they feel when they get to move on to the next set of words! There is a whole series of Mog books which explore various different themes and aspects of childhood. Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? by Karen Katz It’s written in a rhyming language which makes it perfect for this age group to help lull them to sleep. Owl Babies by Martin Waddell