{"product_id":"9780345452542","title":"Great Books for Babies and Toddlers: More Than 500 Recommended Books for Your Child's First Three Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The ideal time to begin sharing books with children is during babyhood, even with children as young as six weeks.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Starting Out Right\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e National Research Council\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll parents hope to give their children the best possible start in life. Many of them know it’s a good idea to read to their children at a very young age, not with the goal of teaching their kids to read, but with the joy of having special time together looking at pictures and playing with words. Carefully chosen books that introduce children to the pleasures of language, simple story structure, and wonderful artwork are the foundation for a future love of books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Books for Babies and Toddlers\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book of its kind—a guide to the best age appropriate children’s books available. Compiled by Kathleen Odean, former Chair of the Newbery Award Committee, \u003ci\u003eGreat Books for Babies and Toddlers\u003c\/i\u003e provides lively annotations for more than five hundred books, divided into two helpful categories: Nursery Rhymes, Fingerplays, and Songs; and Picture-Story Books for the Very Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith story selections ranging from such classics of children’s literature as \u003ci\u003eGoodnight Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhere’s Spot? \u003c\/i\u003eto excellent new books like \u003ci\u003eHow Does a Dinosaur Say Good Night?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBuzz!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGreat Books for Babies and Toddlers\u003c\/i\u003e will be more than a cherished guide for parents—it will also be a child’s first step in the lifelong adventure of reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47012339089648,"sku":"9780345452542","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780345452542_p0.jpg?v=1763687230","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780345452542","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}