Board Books are for Reading and Eating apparently!

Board Books are a great way to introduce babies and infants to reading. Their size makes them easy to hold and the bright colors make them attractive. When babies are teething they are great for chewing on as well. I love the fabric books for that because you can just quickly wash them in the washer.
Often board books have simple text that is repetitive and can quickly be read over and over. I will read the same book 3 or 4 times to my new little one. As infants they are listening more to the cadence of your voice than the word itself.  However, for parents the simple text can often become a tedious task, so when you start to feel like you are going to poke out your eye if you read the same story one more time, change it. Embellish it by using the pictures on the pages to create a whole new story. It is fun to watch a child's reaction when you do this, especially a toddler. Also, give your toddler a chance to read the story. For example, when my daughter was a toddler she would "read" the story word for word where as my middle son would always include Batman saving everybody. They love the opportunity to play the parent role.