As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There's no dispute; reading out loud to our children from baby-hood through high-school (if they let us) has a huge impact in many ways, including your bond and their love for books. In the early years, what I found not just enjoyable for myself to read, but what really pulled my toddler boys in to a book, is that wonderful almost sing-song style rhythm. Whenever I find a particular book or author that has accomplished this beautifully, I like to take note of them so I have a perfect arsenal of book ideas to add to a baby-shower gift bag. As an Amazon Associate I do earn from qualifying purchases. Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle You truly can't go wrong with a cute little blue pickup truck zooming down the road, saying "hi" with little BEEP's to his farm animal friends. He even gets to help a big dump truck get un-stuck from the mud. Ricky the Rock that Couldn't Roll by Mr. Jay (Jay Miletsky) Now...