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Louis county library program that gives books to newborns to boost early childhood literacy is doubling in size this year. While babies are very young, it is vital that they are exposed to different forms of soothing auditory stimulation, and books for newborns provides the tools necessary to offer that stimulation. An all volunteer notforprofit providing book bags to low income new mothers. The nonprofit delivers book bags to new, lowincome mothers at st. This classic is still one of our favorites because its so interactive we love touching the bunnys fur, playing peekaboo, and more. Hometown reads, a website that allows readers to browse book. Louis hospitalswith literature for both the child and parent. A new program aimed at promoting early childhood literacy is giving free books to newborns, starting in january. We focus on providing award winning and inspirational hardbound books to children in underserved neighborhoods. Shop target for baby and toddler books at prices youll love. Louis is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation that strives to improve early childhood literacy and inspire children to read every day with their families.
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