Reading Time!: A Tummy Time First Words Book for Babies

A Bank Street College of Education Best Board Book

The perfect gift for newborn babies! Reading Time! is a fold-out, high-contrast board book that turns tummy time into a joyful celebration of first words and playful discovery.

This engaging title pairs expressive vocabulary with baby-friendly imagery designed to spark early language skills.
One side features bold black-and-white patterns and saturated colors that stimulate visual tracking and encourage longer tummy time sessions. The other side delights with real baby photos and an embedded mirror—perfect for giggles, bonding, and early self-recognition.
The book’s accordion-style format stands upright for hands-free play or folds up for intimate lap reading. Whether you're trumpeting like an elephant or wiggling like a puppy, Reading Time! encourages playful reading and rich verbal interaction from the start.

Why babies (and caregivers) love Reading Time!:

Language-Boosting Fun: Builds foundational vocabulary through expressive images and sound-rich wordsMirror Discovery: A baby-safe mirror helps support social-emotional developmentMuscle & Mind Engagement: Encourages core strength, neck development, and cognitive stimulationDesigned for Tummy Time: Accordion layout props up easily and offers a dual-sided experience

Part of the award-winning Tummy Time! series, named Best Board Books by Bank Street College of Education, Reading Time! creates meaningful early moments of learning, laughter, and love.

The Tummy Time! Books:

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