Brooke Hates Reading

I'm in the middle of this sleep training thing, and one of the most important things about sleep with babies (and as they grow into toddlers, children, etc) is routine and consistency. Simple things like the afternoon nap is "always at 12", but also more complicated things like what happens before a nap. I'm trying to create bedtime and naptime routines so that Brooke's body will start to become tired and ready to sleep based on cues. One of these is time. I am also trying to be consistent with what I do with her before we go down for a nap. For example, I close her curtains and say "Goodbye sunshine". She may not know what I am saying, but I say it each time to create a cue ... and soon enough she will know what the words mean too.

Babycenter offers some things you can include in a bedtime routine, like taking a bath, playing music or singing a song, or reading a book. They say "For young babies especially, you may find that it's best to keep it short and simple: washing up, diaper and jammies, and a story or song in the rocking chair." I try to keep it as short as possible, because Brooke tends to have a pretty short fuse :)

I have tried numerous times to read a book to her - I have picked an easy one that is also educational: Dr. Seuss's ABC. Each time I put her on my lap and pick up the book, I get no more than a page into it before she throws a fit. And not just a little whining or whimpering. This is the screaming and yelling kind of fit.

I think I should try it with a different book. It's possible she does not like Dr. Seuss (but what kid doesn't like Dr Seuss??), or perhaps she just isnt the literary type :)

Update: I tried Angelina Ballerina and it was also a no-go. Perhaps she just isn't into ballet?