Connor enjoys his 'Baby's world' board book.

Books for Babies

Sharing books, stories and language from day one is important to a baby's development. Christchurch City Libraries' Books for Babies Programme began in 1990, which was International Literacy Year.

Each year about 5,000 Books for Babies packs are distributed to parents and babies through hospitals, midwives and the Homebirth Association. The pack contains a high contrast black and white board book, perfect for very young babies up to about six months.

This is what Connor's parents said about the book: Baby's World has been a wonderful visual development tool for the first three months of Connor's life. It has been very gratifying to see him respond to the pictures, even in first few weeks from birth. He loves it!

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Acknowledgements

Books for Babies packs are a gift to you and your baby from Christchurch City Libraries. We are grateful for those who have given support to this programme, including:

• Penguin Books NZ
• Mrs E Mars and Miss G O’Connor
• Friends of the Library
• Kiwanis Club of Waimairi
• Friends, volunteers, midwives and hospital staff who deliver the pack to parents and babies