How to Choose a Children's Book

Reading early on can help pave the way to your child's future success. You can help your child choose books that are educational as well as enjoyable.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bookstore Gift Certificates
• Children's Books
• Library Cards

1. Consider the kinds of books or subjects your child has liked in the past as well as the kinds of characters, situations and topics he or she might relate to or find interesting.

2. Ask friends, relatives and people you trust what books their children read.

3. Recall books you read as a child and consider whether they are appropriate for your child.

4. Ask your librarian to recommend books.

5. Look at books awarded Caldecott, Newberry, and Coretta Scott King commendations.

6. Vary your selection and try different genres to hold your child's interest.

7. Make sure that the stories and illustrations present different issues in positive ways.

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on 12/15/2008 This works when a child is younger. However, an older child or teen should choose his own books. The fact that they are interested in books at all, instead of TV or video games is a plus. My teens love the Twilight series, Harry Potter & Eragon books.

on 11/22/2005 Let your child choose the books he or she would like to read. You have the final say, of course, in case you feel that the book is inappropriate, but your child will be more likely to read it if they picked it out. My mother never picked out books for me, and I absolutely love to read. I used to know children who wouldn't read because their mothers or fathers always chose the books for them.