Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

05-09-2021

Choose Books That Are Right for Your Child

Access to the "right" books when children are young can turn them on to reading for a lifetime.

The good news is there are lots of right books, and they aren’t necessarily expensive or hard to find. To be right, a book just needs to be well-written and designed. Most importantly, it should fit your child's needs and appeal to him.

To find the right books for your child:

Consider who he is. Look for books that match your child's current interests and personality.
Don’t hesitate to choose a book that’s a little beyond his ability. You can read it to your child now. He can read it by himself later on.
Don’t force him to read classics. Some children find contemporary books more appealing, although they may enjoy reading classics as a family.
Choose books that have strong plots and well-developed characters. Characters that your child can relate to may be particularly appealing.
Look at the words used. Most should be familiar to your child. It's OK if a few per page are challenging.

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Kynoch Elementary
Marysville, California