# Add sound effects to a story

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Choose a book with cars, trains, or weather\. Make the sounds as you read, like a vroom, a choo\-choo, or a whoosh of wind, and wait for your toddler to join in on the sound when it comes round again\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration: 10 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Books
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Sound effects give your toddler an easy way to join in with the story before they can say the words\.

## Benefit

Joining the story

## Materials

- Picture book with vehicles or weather