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    Why reading to your baby is so important

    Sponsored by Akademibokhandeln

    With a curious baby in the family, the days often go by in a blur from morning to evening (and sometimes even during the night...). One thing that all children, regardless of age, love is books. And books are not only good and entertaining, but also an important part of growing up - right from the start! Akademibokhandeln is here to invite the whole family to the world of books.

    Did you know that a study from Ohio State University shows that children who have a lot of reading time at home hear significantly more words before they start kindergarten? Children who are read to five times/books a day hear about 1.4 million more words by the age of about 5 than children who are not read to at all!* And just one book, versus no book at all, means that your child will hear 290 000 more words by the age of 5. Isn't it amazing how one book a day can make such a big difference to our children's development and vocabulary?

    Reading for young children should not be sophisticated, but should be fun, cozy and focused on inviting both parent and child to spend time together.

    Here are some types of books suitable for children aged 6-12 months:

    Pek books: Pointing, sounding and reading the word together is usually very fun when you start learning your first words!

    Singing books: Little snail, Here dances Mr. cucumber and other classics are popular at this age!

    Mirrors and tabs: There are many good books with lots of things going on, from mirrors to felt flaps and different materials that feel exciting.

    tre böcker

    Look at the sun

    Little nursery book : songs, rhymes and rhymes for the whole body

    Moomin and Little My discover. Emotions

    tre böcker

    My first storybook with tabs

    The crow says stop!

    Peekaboo Wildlife

    Reading to your child not only develops your child, but also your relationship. For the bonding between you, reading sessions are an important time to spend time together that is both physically and mentally close. Put down your phone, curl up on the sofa or sit on the play mat with your child and enjoy the closeness between you!

    Akadmibokhandeln has millions of children's books adapted for children of all ages.

    here you will find books for the youngest children

    ... and you can easily filter on exactly what books you are looking for right now!

    Source: A ’million word gap’ for children who aren't read to at home

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