Simply talking to your baby is a great way to stir brain activity, but teaching them how to talk takes their development one step further! So how can you get your baby talking? In addition to naming objects and talking to your child yourself, you can use books to build their vocabulary.
Reading to your child engages them visually, enables them to connect words to images, and introduces them to letters and words. Plus, story time is an intimate moment between parent and child, always creating such fond memories.
To ensure your child is on the path toward success, BY5 has curated a list of a few books—all available at Muncie Public Library—to help get your baby talking.
First Words, by Corrie Love
This Baby Touch and Feel book teaches children basic words while also engaging their sense of touch through textures and embellishments. First Words is designed to capture the attention of the youngest children and create an experience they'll want to repeat again and again.
Your Baby’s First Words will be Dada, by Jimmy Fallon
Like many dads, The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon is on a mission to make his child’s first word “Dada.” In this comedic book, which illustrates different animal fathers trying to teach their young ones to say “Dada,” readers will learn the different sounds animals make—and maybe even the word “Dada”!
Peppa’s First 100 Words
Fans of Peppa Pig will enjoy this fun book with interactive flaps. Throughout the book, Peppa and her brother George will teach readers over 100 words, including items found at home, in the park, at the supermarket, and more.
Sign Language: My First 100 Words, by Michiyo Nelson
Not all talking has to be verbal. Sign language is an excellent way to teach young children how to communicate, even if their speaking skills are not yet developed. This book includes 100 basic signs for everyday use, as well as instructions on how to finger-spell the alphabet and numbers.