My daughter was never far from a book.  Starting from a few weeks of age, we read to her several times a day.  It was our favorite activity, and it was her favorite choice as well.

We had favorite books, which would get read every day.   We all knew the words by heart!  I’ve listed some of our very favorite books in my handout about reading, which you may download (click here).

But my daughter is in high school now, and I know there are newer books available.  I’d love to know what you’re reading to your baby.  And I bet other parents would like to know too.  If other children read some of the same books that you read to your child, then the kids can share their common knowledge when they get together.  (The term for this is “cultural literacy,” a shared knowledge base that binds a community together.)

So:  Please collect the books that are your favorites to read to your infant, toddler, or child.  Post them in a comment to this blog.  And let’s watch the list grow, as parents post their favorites!

Thanks!!

–  David Epstein, MD