Research shows that the number of different words a baby hears each day is the single most important predictor of later intelligence, school success and social competence. But what exactly should you read when?--What do you buy after you've bought Goodnight Moon?--Why should you read to a baby who can't even sit?--How are you going to read to a baby who just found his feet--and won't stop trying them out?--How often should you read to your baby to make sure she's ready for preschool?Whether you're a new parent or grandparent, sibling or friend, aunt or uncle, Reading with Babies, Toddlers and Twos is the definitive guide to choosing, reading and loving books together.