Jane Foster's Baby's First Stories: 9-12 months: Look and Listen with Baby
Jane Foster's Baby's First Stories Series
What’s inside...
This engaging book, 'Look and Listen with Baby', is designed for babies aged 9-12 months to stimulate their cognitive growth through colorful illustrations and simple, rhythmic text. It encourages early language development and interaction between parents and their little ones. Additionally, the series 'Οι πρώτες ιστορίες του μωρού' by Λίλι Μάρεϊ and illustrated by Τζέιν Φόστερ, includes four adorable stories with high-contrast images ideal for developing a baby's visual skills. Approved by child development experts, these books are crafted to fit a baby’s developmental stages, making reading a delightful activity for the whole family.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-12
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do the animals make in the story?
Can you point to the colors you see on the page?
Which picture do you like the best and why?
Can you find the hidden object on this page?
What do you think happens next in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, use expressive voice tones to mimic the sounds of characters or objects in the book to capture your baby's attention.
Point to and name the colors and objects as you go along to help your baby associate words with visuals and sounds.
Encourage your child to touch the pages, especially if the book has interactive elements like flaps or textures.
Ask your child to choose a favorite image and explain why it’s their favorite to encourage expression of thoughts and feelings.
Pause after each page to ask what your child thinks will happen next, fostering their imagination and predictive skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Exploration
Explanation: The book encourages babies to engage their senses by introducing various sounds and visuals, fostering a sensory-rich environment.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be more observant and attentive to their surroundings, enhancing their cognitive development through everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: Through repetitive and rhythmic phrases, the story aids in phonetic recognition and vocabulary building, crucial for language acquisition.
Real-World Application: This can help children in developing early reading skills and better communication in daily activities.
Example Lesson: Bonding
Explanation: Reading together promotes a special time for interaction between parents and their babies, strengthening emotional connections.
Real-World Application: Regular reading time can establish a routine that enhances parent-child bonding and creates lasting relationship foundations.
Example Lesson: Listening Skills
Explanation: The book's format encourages babies to listen closely to the sounds and words, key in developing attention and listening capabilities.
Real-World Application: Improved listening skills can aid children in better understanding instructions and interactions at home and in educational settings.
Example Lesson: Visual Recognition
Explanation: With bold and colorful illustrations, babies are drawn to identify shapes and colors, important in visual cognitive development.
Real-World Application: This enables children to recognize and differentiate visual cues in their environment, which is beneficial for early learning experiences.