continues to grow. You know how to turn the pages gently You know that the words can be read and you can often be heard mumbling away to yourself. This is a fantastic way to learn language, sounds, and communication. You know that books can be read and has meaning. You have began pointing to things you can identify and are learning to name. I just love your joy in books, your big sis- ters are great models for you. Miriam likes to be the teachers and gathers small groups of children and then hold the book up for all to see, just like the teachers do! Issa, I have seen you also imitate what the Miriam and the teachers do as well, you are sharing your joy for books with others and interacting with your peers, which will help you to build language and communi- cation skills. Issa, your love and joy for books will set you up for all future learning, you will know how to find out about the world around you and share with others too. I can wait to see what you discover through books next!