--- title: How to choose a great Birth-6 Month book description: Learn how to choose the perfect book for infants aged birth to 6 months. Discover the benefits of high-contrast images, tactile elements, and baby faces in strengthening the caregiver-baby relationship and developing early literacy skills. image: https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hubfs/Update%20Image%20-Birth%20to%206%20Month%20Titles.jpg --- [![All About Books Logo](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AAB%20Logo-1-1.png?width=601&height=600&name=AAB%20Logo-1-1.png "All About Books Logo")](http://allaboutbookslogo) - [Blog Home](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org) - [AAB Website](https://www.allaboutbooks.org/) - Early Learning Topics - [Author's Nook](https://24089944.hs-sites.com/authors-nook) - [Diversity and Inclusion](https://24089944.hs-sites.com/diversity-and-inclusion) - [Early Literacy Skills and Learning](https://24089944.hs-sites.com/early-literacy-skills-and-learning) - [Socio-Emotional Learning](https://24089944.hs-sites.com/socio-emotional-learning) - [Book Showcase](https://24089944.hs-sites.com/book-showcase) - All About... 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Reading together builds the caregiver-baby relationship and starts to develop those early literacy skills through talking, singing, and playing.   Around the four-month mark, an infant can see high contrast images and begin to discern faces. That makes books featuring these things great options for reading together and during tummy time!  You can prop a book open on the floor for something fun to look at while babies spend time on their tummies and strengthen their back and neck muscles.  - ![6962_01-frontcover](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/6962_01-frontcover.jpeg?width=793&height=800&name=6962_01-frontcover.jpeg) - ![Tummy Time](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Owen-Tummy%20Time-3.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=Owen-Tummy%20Time-3.jpg) - ![Tummy Time Happy Baby](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tummy%20Time%20Happy%20Baby.jpeg?width=1800&height=1803&name=Tummy%20Time%20Happy%20Baby.jpeg) **Faces books! ** Why baby faces?  Babies love babies!  They are drawn to images of other babies, their facial expressions, what they are doing, and sharing interactions.    - ![Active Baby-My Family](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Active%20Baby-My%20Family_English.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&name=Active%20Baby-My%20Family_English.jpg) - ![Active Baby-Animal Friends_Bilingual](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Active%20Baby-Animal%20Friends_Bilingual-02.jpg?width=1790&height=1792&name=Active%20Baby-Animal%20Friends_Bilingual-02.jpg) - ![Little Faces - About Me](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Me.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=About%20Me.jpg) - ![Little Faces - Babies Love Bilingual](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Babies%20Love%20(A%20lost%20bebes%20les%20encanta).jpg?width=1540&height=1576&name=Babies%20Love%20(A%20lost%20bebes%20les%20encanta).jpg) **High-Contrast! ** Since a baby’s sense of sight is not fully developed at birth, high- contrast books work to the advantage of their limited eyesight.  The high-contrast and brightly colored images capture attention and allow babies to engage with books and start identifying objects.    - ![Hello Shapes-Circles](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Hello%20Shapes-Circles-1.jpg?width=1500&height=1500&name=Hello%20Shapes-Circles-1.jpg) - ![Cluck and Moo](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Cluck%20and%20Moo.jpeg?width=1797&height=1794&name=Cluck%20and%20Moo.jpeg) - ![My First High Contrast - My Bedtime Bilingual](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/6791_01-frontcover.jpg?width=768&height=768&name=6791_01-frontcover.jpg) - ![Loving Baby_Playtime Bilingual](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Loving%20Baby_Playtime%20Bilingual.jpeg?width=1576&height=1576&name=Loving%20Baby_Playtime%20Bilingual.jpeg) **Tactile books!**  Why are tactile books important?  As babies learn about their environment, they notice different textures, helping to develop motor skills.  Books with tactile elements offer babies an interactive experience that can help foster a love of reading and discovery.  - ![Little Hippo - Adorable Animals](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Little%20Hippo%20-%20Adorable%20Animals.jpg?width=569&height=800&name=Little%20Hippo%20-%20Adorable%20Animals.jpg) - ![Little Hippo - Splish Splash Bathtime](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Little%20Hippo%20-%20Splish%20Splash%20Bathtime.jpg?width=567&height=800&name=Little%20Hippo%20-%20Splish%20Splash%20Bathtime.jpg) - ![Little Hippo - Trucks](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Little%20Hippo%20-%20Trucks.jpg?width=705&height=997&name=Little%20Hippo%20-%20Trucks.jpg) - ![Little Hippo - Yummy Mealtime](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Little%20Hippo%20-%20Yummy%20Mealtime.jpg?width=565&height=800&name=Little%20Hippo%20-%20Yummy%20Mealtime.jpg) **Storybooks! ** Reading a book before bedtime or nap time is a great way to get ready for sleep.  Storybooks are another great option for reading with your infant.  Favorites in the Pelkey house are *On the Night You Were Born* and *Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site*.  - ![On The Night You Were Born (Bilingual)](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/On%20The%20Night%20You%20Were%20Born%20(Bilingual).jpg?width=3124&height=3122&name=On%20The%20Night%20You%20Were%20Born%20(Bilingual).jpg) - ![Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Goodnight%2c%20Goodnight%20Construction%20Site.jpg?width=2977&height=2528&name=Goodnight%2c%20Goodnight%20Construction%20Site.jpg) - ![Sweet Dreams Little One](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sweet%20Dreams%20Little%20One.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=Sweet%20Dreams%20Little%20One.jpg) - ![Goodnight Moon](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Goodnight%20Moon.jpg?width=2973&height=2527&name=Goodnight%20Moon.jpg) Reading any type of book with your infant is the best way to build the caregiver-baby relationship.  Pick something that you will enjoy reading and have fun together!  Posted on Sep 28, 2023 [Order Tips](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/tag/order-tips) [Early Literacy](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/tag/early-literacy) [Early Childhood Education](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/tag/early-childhood-education) [Early Literacy Skills and Learning](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/tag/early-literacy-skills-and-learning) ![Sarah Pelkey](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hubfs/Staff%20Photos-Sarah-1.png) ###### Hey there, I’m **Sarah Pelkey** Sarah joined the All About Books Sales and Marketing team in 2014 and now manages the whole team. 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