Dominique Rateau’s *Lire des livres à des bébés* is a concise guide that encourages parents and caregivers to share the joy of reading with infants. In just under one hundred pages, the book offers practical tips on selecting age‑appropriate stories, creating a calm reading environment, and using expressive voice and gestures to capture a baby’s attention. Rateau emphasizes the developmental benefits of early exposure to language, such as enhanced auditory processing and bonding through shared moments. Illustrated with gentle, pastel artwork, the guide is both a reassuring handbook for new parents and a celebration of the timeless ritual of reading aloud. Its approachable tone makes it a useful resource for anyone looking to foster a love of books from the very first months of life.