Jane Foster's Baby's First Stories: 6-9 months: Look and Listen with Baby
Jane Foster's Baby's First Stories Series
What’s inside...
This book is designed to captivate babies' attention with high-contrast black and white illustrations and gentle, rhythmic text. Perfect for parents and caregivers to share with little ones, this book encourages visual development and auditory stimulation.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-9
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do the animals in the story make? Can you make those sounds too?
Which colors do you see on the page? Which one is your favorite?
Do you remember any of the animals' names from the book? What are they?
How do you think the baby in the story feels when they see the animals? Happy or surprised?
Can we find something in our room that looks like something in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your baby to touch and feel the book. Use a lively tone to mimic the animal sounds and expressions from the story, making the reading session interactive and fun. Point and name the colors and animals to enhance word association and recognition. Lastly, remember to smile and show excitement, as your reactions can greatly influence your baby's engagement and enjoyment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Development
Explanation: Through colorful illustrations and engaging sound-related words, the book stimulates the baby’s visual and auditory senses.
Real-World Application: Babies can enhance their observational skills by associating sounds with visuals in their everyday environment.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: The simple, repetitive phrasing in the stories helps in building vocabulary and understanding language patterns.
Real-World Application: As babies listen to the spoken words, their ability to recognize and later verbalize these common phrases in daily interactions improves.
Example Lesson: Bonding
Explanation: The interactive format encourages parents to read aloud with their babies, facilitating a nurturing connection.
Real-World Application: Regular reading sessions deepen the emotional bond and provide comfort and security to the baby, fostering positive relationships.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: Stories in the book often include scenarios where an action leads to a response, teaching the baby this fundamental concept.
Real-World Application: Babies begin to understand and anticipate outcomes in real-life situations based on their actions, aiding in cognitive development.
Example Lesson: Focus and Attention
Explanation: The book is designed with bold patterns that captivate a baby’s attention, improving their ability to concentrate.
Real-World Application: Enhanced attention spans help babies in learning and interaction activities, promoting better mental engagement and memory.