Reading has a vital place in a baby's development as it's essential for building communication and literacy skills. It's also hihgly pleasurable for both parent and baby , enabling bonding, the happy use of time spent together and having fun with words. Insights into the benefitd of reading to you baby from an early age Techniques such as painting pictures with words and employing facial expressions, hand gestures and soft toys to bring stories alive Suggestions on what to read at each page Advie on using bedtime storytelling to promote a good night's sleep Ways of getting your baby to engage with a story and how books can teach "good" behaviour and cope with unexpected Storytelling games and activities for parties or groups of children Guidance in creating your own tales, using people and events fimiliar to your child