Sharing rhyming stories and songs with young children is so much fun, plus rhyming helps to teach them about language and to develop skills they’ll need to learn to read. Rhyming breaks down and repeats sounds in words, helping children to learn about and play with language. Learning to hear the sounds of words (as distinct from their meaning) is a critical precursor to learning to read. Here’s a selection of recent inclusive rhyming picture books that we love!
