Mar 16th Activities Activities Literacy Month: The Role Both Books and Nutrition Play in Brain Development To celebrate National Literacy Month, we’ve partnered with Literati, the book club for kids, to develop this pairings guide for books & brain food to support every stage of your little one’s brain development.Research shows that reading stimulates our imagination, expands our understanding of the world, and strengthens our social, emotional, and character development.Just like Cerebelly puree and smart bar bundles that are developed with precise, science-backed nutrition based on your child’s age and milestones, you can choose books to read with your child that touch on topics or build skills related to areas of the brain that are developing as your little one grows. Read on for our books & brain food pairings for every age! Pairings Guide 4-5 monthsHippocampusSocial and emotional development is in the spotlight.The part of the brain responsible for cognition and learning is growing quickly, calling on iron, zinc, vitamin A, and lutein to lend a helping hand.Pea Basil Puree + The I Love You Book (ISBN: 9780316247566)Description: The perfect book for families to share together to remind children how much they are loved, each and every day.Why: This brightly-colored board book celebrates the unconditional love between a parent and child. 8-9 monthsTemporal LobeLanguage development is in the spotlight.The portion of the brain involved in language and auditory development is growing rapidly, and calls on selenium, lutein and iodine to help do its job.Pea Spinach Pear Puree + The ABCs of Love (ISBN: 9781728220956)Description: Show your child you love them with every letter of the alphabet in this ABC board book! With an evergreen message of love, adorable animal illustrations, and heartwarming rhymes, this sweet story is perfect for families to read and share.Why: This rhyming story teaches the letters of the alphabet through animals, illustrations and alliteration – the perfect book to support language development. 10-11 monthsHippocampusSocial and emotional development is in the spotlight.The part of the brain responsible for cognition and learning is growing quickly, calling on iron, zinc, vitamin A, and lutein to lend a helping hand.Green Bean Pumpkin Puree + Rainbow Colors (ISBN: 9780711262515)Description: Introduce your child to the colors of the rainbow with this bright, rhyming board book featuring diverse children from around the world. Curved and layered “touch-and-feel” board pages increase in size as you move through the book, developing your child’s hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages.Why: Babies will start to memorize and identify colors and objects through this interactive board books with rhyming, search & find text. 12-14 monthsParietal LobeCognitive development is in the spotlight.The portion of the brain responsible for language processing, spatial awareness and attention is developing rapidly, calling for DHA, iron and protein.Purple Carrot Blueberry Puree + Peekaboo: Apple (ISBN: 9781536214451)Description: Enchanting artwork combined with ingenious slider mechanisms and engaging text, make this a totally irresistible board book for toddlers. Young children will be captivated by the peekaboo concept and—with something to push, pull or turn on every page—won’t be able to put it down!Why: Capture your baby’s attention and improve their dexterity and spacial awareness with this brightly colored interactive board book with fun slides that are easy to manipulate by little hands. 18-24 monthsFrontal LobeCognitive development is in the spotlight.DHA, iron and vitamin E help develop the part of the brain responsible for planning and decision making, which is growing quickly during this stage.Broccoli Pear Puree + Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave (ISBN: 9781524787028)Description: Journey through a world filled with positive and beautifully hand-lettered words of wisdom, inspiration, and motivation. As this book reminds readers, tomorrow is another day, full of endless opportunities–all you have to do is decide to make the day yours.Why: This empowering board book encourages kids to try new things and to make brave and adventurous choices. 2-3 yearsParietal LobeCognitive development is in the spotlight.Protein, DHA and iron are required during this stage of development where the portion of the brain controlling spatial awareness is growing quickly.Apple Kale Smart Bars + How Big is Your Paw? (ISBN: 9780760372296)Description: Come paw-to-paw with eight of your favorite animals! With life-size embosses of common animal tracks from the forest, learn how your paw compares to theirs. Featuring simple graphics and fascinating facts, children will be thrilled with this up close and personal adventure to get to know these wild animals.Why: This interactive book encourages spacial awareness by having toddlers compare their hand to the size of animals’ paws, all while learning fun animal facts! Want brain supporting baby food?Cerebelly is here to help your mealtime go a bit more smoothly. Check out our purees and smart bars with key brain-supporting nutrients to support your little one at every stage of their growth. SHOP NOW Want curated books?Make it easy and let Literati send you a curated selection of books every month. Literati Kids is the book club for kids that curates books for children that fits their interests, improves vocabulary, confidence, and speed in reading. SHOP LITERATI Have more questions? Send us an email at parentingisanart@cerebelly.com and we will be sure to get back to you!
