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.