Books with author Dr. Gary Benfield

When an expecting parent exclaims, "I can t wait, sweet baby, to finally meet you!" a delightful, almost magical love affair begins. We call it "Prenatal Tummy Love!" Join in, moms and dads, with Momma Moo and Papa Goose, and start reading aloud to your precious babies before they are born, using their own names if you have chosen one. Research shows that reading aloud to your baby is extremely important because it shapes your baby's brain, growing new connections at the amazing rate of seven hundred per second. Our goal is to help moms and dads discover the powerful magic of reading aloud to their babies before they are born, and to continue reading to them after birth.

When an expecting parent reads aloud a hopeful prayer to their unborn baby, a delightful, almost magical bond begins to form. We call it "Prenatal Tummy Love!" Join in, moms and dads, with Momma Moo and Papa Goose, and start reading aloud to your precious babies before they are born, using their own names if you have chosen one. Research shows that reading aloud to your baby is extremely important because it shapes your baby's brain, growing new connections at the amazing rate of seven hundred per second. Our goal is to help moms and dads discover the powerful magic of reading aloud to their babies before they are born, and continuing to read to them after birth.

When an expecting parent exclaims, "You can count on me!" to their baby before the baby is born, a delightful, almost magical bond begins to form. We call it "Prenatal Tummy Love!" Join in, moms and dads, and start reading aloud to your precious babies before they are born, using their own names if you have chosen one. Research shows that reading aloud to your baby is extremely important because it shapes your baby's brain, growing new connections at the amazing rate of seven hundred per second. Our goal is to help moms and dads discover the powerful magic of reading aloud to their babies before they are born. and continuing to read to them after birth.

Every baby s birth-day is an exciting event! And when a new parent greets their baby for the very first time, a delightful, almost magical love affair begins. You don t want to miss what happens next when you act out this adorable story with your very own baby. From the moment you exclaim, "Welcome, little precious! I'm so excited to meet you!" your birth-day baby will enjoy the heartwarming feeling that flows between you. Known as the cuddle or love hormone, oxytocin is responsible for this special feeling. Even a loving hug stimulates the release of oxytocin from our brains. So,0 when you snuggle together and read this magical story to your baby, oxytocin flows through both of you, bonding you to each other and helping your baby to feel safe and loved. Research shows that reading aloud to your baby is extremely important because it shapes your baby's brain, growing new connections at the amazing rate of seven hundred per second. In turn, these new connections create memories, which we call learning. These early memories form the foundation for a love of reading and future success in life. We call it "brain food for your baby!"

When Eric Toad and his pal, Leaping Larry, decide to have a sleepover, they have high hopes for a fun-filled evening. Instead, one thing after another goes terribly wrong. Can the sleepover be saved? You won't want to miss what happens next in this teachable Dr. Gary tale that lets the reader discover the "why" of putting things in their places. Stay tuned for more Leaping Larry adventures!