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Choosing books These types of books support early literacy skills. See book lists or ask your librarian for more titles like these.
High contrast board books for wear and tear
Photos board books let babies hold them
Textured board books let babies feel them
Lift-the-flap
Songs
Concept
Rhyming
Word awareness
Word patterns
Folk & fairy tales
Classics
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learn more about choosing books for babies, toddlers and preschoolers