Books for Babies is a volunteer program that promotes reading as a family and offers families of young children free, carefully chosen books and information on the importance of reading to young children. They encourage parents of infants between birth and 12 months to share books and to read with their babies. The program has given out many hundreds of children’s books to new parents for thirty one years in the community.
A bag with two carefully selected age-appropriate books and resource materials introduce parents of newborns to the importance of early reading to their children.
Early shared book reading helps children become stronger and better able to cope with new situations in constructive ways. It helps them develop independence and become more resistant to crisis.
It is important in a child’s brain and behavioural development. Books for Babies program supports families in developing early literacy and language experiences and promotes healthy family relationships.
The program has continued to operate normally during Covid despite the extra complications for our nurses in the Cardston Health Unit and travel constraints for volunteers.
If you or anyone you know is interested in receiving a book bag, you can contact the Coordinator, Shannon Palmer, or contact the local Health Unit.
Contact Info: Shannon Palmer, Books for Babies Coordinator 403-626-3635 sscpalmer@gmail.com
