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 words
• Mirror Discovery: A baby-safe mirror helps support social-emotional development
• Muscle & Mind Engagement: Encourages core strength, neck development, and cognitive stimulation
• Designed 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:

• Playtime
• Reading Time
• Tummy Time