How to Choose a Book for your Child

If you’re buying books for your child take into consideration his/her age and preferences; overall young children like books that use word repetition and predictable texts, and of course they have plenty of colorful pictures. If your child is beginning to read, be sure to choose books that match their skill level. Look on the back of the book; you will see something like K (kindergarten) or 1 for first grade.  Children who are already reading enjoy choosing their own books. If your child has a favorite book, try to find other books by the same author; or books that match their interest: dinosaurs, spaceships, sports, etc. Expose your child to a variety of genres: folktales, biographies, mysteries, and non-fiction stories. Show interest on what your child reads, and share with your child what you are reading: a novel, a cooking book, the newspaper, THIS BLOG!