Reading a story together is an integral part of many families' evening routine. Provided that you make some minor adjustments to the story, any children's book is suitable for any age. Read here why the Yumi Yay stories are suited for both young babies from 6 months AND for 4-year-old preschoolers.

Baby 0-1 year

The playful Yumi Yay books have everything in them to make them perfect to read to your baby The cheerful, hand-painted images are full of colour and contrast, and the animals will soon grab your little one's attention.

Of course, you don't have to tell the whole story word for word, as your baby has a fairly short attention span. Tell an abridged version of the story, make (animal) noises or just tell them what you see in the drawings. This alone will stimulate your baby's understanding of language.

Toddler 1-2 years

A toddler is in the early stages of talking and understanding. A simple, recognisable story will pique your toddler's interest and invite them to respond. The Yumi Yay bedtime stories are full of expressive storylines and drawings that are great fun to point out and name.

Try to describe each detail of the story in different ways. For example, Finn is not only a bird, but also an animal and she is yellow. This way, your little one learns about things and also learns to make connections.

Does your child want to read the same book over and over? No problem at all! Repetition ensures that the language is properly committed to memory.

Preschooler 2-4 years

The perfect formula for a great book for preschoolers? Challenges, humour and recognisability. The Yumi Yay animals each have their own personality, just like your child. This makes the stories very recognisable.

A preschooler likes to be challenged a bit more. No need to avoid the more difficult words, they will enrich your child's vocabulary! Older children are able to listen to a story for longer. They can enjoy a funny scene.

A story for preschoolers can also be a bit more interactive: let your toddler think along or find something on the page. A search-and-find book, for example, is always a good idea. Did you know that each Yumi Yay book has its own extra character that your child can look for on every page?

In short, the Yumi Yay books are suitable for all children between 0 and 4 years, so you as a parent can also enjoy them for a long time! Discover all the Yumi Yay animals and their matching books and night lights now.