You can't start reading early enough! It is common knowledge that reading promotes a child's language development, but did you know that even babies learn a lot from reading? By listening to the sounds and rhythm of words, even the youngest ones develop a foundation that will help them understand language better later on.
Reading not only stimulates language development, but also your little one's listening skills and concentration. Babies learn by listening to your voice. In the beginning, it's all about the sounds and the way you tell, but as your child gets older, their understanding of the stories will grow.
Babies (0-12 months): listening to sounds and recognizing rhythms in your voice.
Toddlers (1-2 years): learn to point to pictures, recognize words and imitate new sounds.
Preschoolers (3+): develop a larger vocabulary, imagination and the ability to truly understand stories.
So reading aloud is a valuable activity at every stage of development!
Mercis Publishing x little dutch
At Little Dutch we understand the importance of reading. That is why we have developed a beautiful collection of children's books in collaboration with Mercis Publishing. These books are perfect for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and will remain fun and educational for years to come.
A favorite in our collection is My First Animal Book . With the colorful illustrations, you and your little one can learn about animals in the ocean and the jungle. Babies can imitate animal sounds, toddlers can point out animals, and preschoolers can make up their own stories about the animals' adventures.
With My Flap Book – Farm, your little one will playfully discover life on the farm. Behind every flap is a surprise! Who is hiding behind the hay bales? And which animal is squeaking in the chicken coop? This book is not only fun and interactive, but also stimulates the fine motor skills and curiosity of toddlers. The playful nature of the book makes it perfect to discover together, again and again.
Our Little Dutch books have sturdy, thick cardboard pages, so even the smallest hands can easily help turn the pages. By actively involving your little one in reading, their attention will be held longer. And repetition? They love that and it's educational!
Each time you can discover a different aspect of the book together:
This way, every moment with the same book becomes a new journey of discovery.
With My Puzzle Book: Professions, your little one can playfully get to know all kinds of professions. The book contains puzzle pieces that fit perfectly into the illustrations, which actively involves children in the story. This not only promotes fine motor skills, but also vocabulary and understanding of different professions. From baker to firefighter, your child will learn in a playful way what these professions entail. The interactive nature of the book makes it a guaranteed hit with toddlers and preschoolers.
Books that connect to your child's world are often a great success. In the book Come play?, play is central. The unique form makes this book not only fun to read, but also to play with. Many activities in the book will be recognizable to your child, which invites chatting, playing together or making up their own stories.
A fixed moment to read, such as just before bedtime, creates peace and connection. Enjoying a story together on the couch or in bed helps your child relax and prepares them for a good night's sleep. Just being cozy together, reading and then dreaming about the adventures from the book.
Are you already a fan of our books? Good news! The collection will soon be expanded with a new, fantastic book. Stay tuned for more information.
Open up the world of stories to your little one and discover the joy of reading together!
