Other ideas
More tips and information
Fun with Books (Fact sheet 16)
This is one of a series of tip sheets designed by the Women’s and Children’s Health Service of Western Australia.
This bright brochure provides an explanation of books and developmental stages, along with activities and things you can do.
Better Beginnings
A Western Australia State Library programme - Has a wealth of information about sharing books with babies and children, as well as ideas and activities to try at home.
Ready at 5 (USA)
Series of downloadable parent tips (Microsoft Word format) relating to literacy and child development.
Websites on reading and children
- Mem Fox - Australian Author
- See the section on Reading Aloud on the left hand side menu.
- Christchurch Library (NZ)
- Clear, useful site with information about books and babies.
- PBS Parents (USA)- Guide to Reading and Language
- Find information on listening, talking reading, writing and activities for different ages. Take a look at the bookfinder section and the child development section of this site.
- Grow up Reading (USA)
- Information about reading to your baby, how to choose books for children as well as a recommended booklist.
Book lists
- Australian School Library Association, NSW
- Recommendations for children of many ages, including infants and preschoolers
- Children’s Book Council of Australia
- Find the awards for the picture book of the year and a number of other awards at this site, which focuses on children’s books by Australian authors.
- Better Beginnings
- A Western Australia State Library programme. Includes a downloadable booklist entitled Better Beginnings: first books for babies and toddlers (1MB PDF) in its section on Why Read, Early Literacy.
- Growing Up Reading (USA)
- Look up for recommended books for babies and toddlers.
- Pierce County Library (USA)
- Recommended books to begin with.
- Reading Zone (UK)
- Includes a section for ‘Grown-ups’ as well as for teachers and children. Some recommended books are available here in Australia.