This month I’m reviewing two new books by Leslie Patricelli. Both are picture books intended to be read to infants and toddlers. Since I’ve been reading to and with my son since he was 3 months old and managed to do a ridiculous amount of research in my effort to raise him as a bibliophile, I consider my self, if not an expert, at least well-educated on what makes a great book.
Both Baby Happy, Baby Sad and Higher, Higher make the grade. Why? Both books combine bright, easy to distinguish pictures with large easy type and simple themes.
Why are these things important? First, thought we don’t often realize it, babies don’t have 20/20 vision. Their eyesight doesn’t reach that level of clarity until around age 5 or 6. So, intricate pictures are not only a waste, but also not very effective in maintaining their attention.
Second, if you want to start as soon as possible reading to your infant, in the interest not necessarily of educating, but in creating a love for books, the concepts have to be pretty easy. Stories are for toddler; infants aren’t ready yet.
Both books feature expressive faces, something babies really enjoy and fun concepts both parents and babies can enjoy.
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