Babies love books
They enjoy hearing stories, especially those with rhythmic language like nursery rhymes, and they like to look at the pictures. Not only is it entertaining, but research shows that sharing books with babies enhances their brain development. When you read to a baby, you start it on the road to a lifelong love of books and good reading skills.
Start life with a book
That's why Ready to Read tries to ensure that all babies born in our community start life with a book. Thanks to Bronson Methodist Hospital and Borgess Medical Center, every newborn in Kalamazoo County receives a gift book. The parents also get both an invitation to visit a local library, and a list of great books for infants!