Books and More
Babies of Australia come in all shapes, colours and sizes, but they all have the same BABY WAYS.
This book has been a gift book for the State Library of Western Australia’s multi-award-winning Better Beginnings Family Literacy Program for the past two years, and has been enthusiastically received by babies and the adults who care for them. Baby Ways is now available in 2 editions. Find out further information and order your copy now!
First Books for Babies and Toddlers
The Better Beginnings team has put together a suggested list of first books for babies. Check your local public library or State Library catalogue to borrow these books.
Rhymes and Song for Babies and Toddlers
Enjoying rhymes and songs is great with all children, but especially important and rewarding with babies and toddlers. To get you started here are:
- A selection of books and CDs of traditional and modern rhymes you can find on our State Library catalogue
- A selection of websites with rhymes and songs to share.
Books to Share with Children of all Ages
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TumbleBooks - Online animated, talking books and Tumble-Puzzles and games. Better Beginnings subscribes to TumbleBooks to support families in sharing a love of reading. |
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Reading is Fundamental - A fantastic site for rhymes, songs and finger plays with voice and images to guide you. Also has some great online story books and games and puzzles. |
Websites Listing Other Great Books to Share With Children
- Children’s Book Council of Australia Shortlisted Books
For the best in Australian children’s books as selected by the peak children's literature association. - Little Big Book Club
Like Better Beginnings the Little Book Club supports family literacy in South Australia - Children's Literature Web Guide
Gathers together and categorize the growing number of Internet resources related to books for Children and Young Adults. - BookTrusted Resources for Young Readers
A UK based site to help you find books and resources for young people of all ages.
Ideas on Story-time and Fun Activities to Try at Home
Stories are an important part of a child’s play time. To make stories and books even more fun, play some games and activities with your child. You will find many books and website that bring together fun-activity ideas, like these:- A selection of books from our State Library catalogue
- A selection of websites with activities to share with your children
- A selection of websites for colour ins and craft activities
Books, Websites and Information for Parents
There are many great resources for parents that both talk about the importance of reading to your children from a young age and that can give you some great tips for doing so. Once again here are some lists to get you started:- A selection of books with tips for reading with young children from our State Library catalogue
- A selection of websites with tips for reading with young children
- A selection of websites that focus on the children’s growth and learning development.