Experts agree that reading aloud is one of the best ways that parents and other caregivers can promote intellectual, social, and emotional development in children—and that even very young babies benefit greatly from being read to. This makes me especially grateful that several of my titles are also available as “board books,” since these sturdy cardboard creations are so durable (even after being chewed upon by the youngest listeners!). If you have a new family member or one is on the way, you may want to look for How Do I Love You?, Love Song for a Baby, My Mother Is Mine, The Very Best Daddy of All, and Toes, Ears, & Nose!. If you’re interested in learning more about the importance of reading with babies, look for these articles from PBS for Parents and Psychology Today.