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Read favorite stories again and again

Read favorite stories again and again. Seek out books about things your toddler especially likes — trains, animals, the moon. These books may extend a toddler’s attention span and build enthusiasm for reading.

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Choosing books

Give your child a chance to choose his own books. If your toddler chooses a book that is too long to hold his attention, read some and skip some, discussing the pictures and how they relate to the story.

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Choosing children’s books

Choose children’s books with large print words and extremely clear pictures. This will help your child to understand what they are seeing and to learn to read words.

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Choose engaging books

Books featuring animals or machines invite movement and making sounds. Books with flaps or different textures to touch keep hands busy.

Books with detailed illustrations or recurring items hidden in the pictures are great for exploring and discussing.

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Book Suggestion: The Night Before Halloween

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore’s beloved poem.

But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book The Night Before Halloween

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When kids interests in books begins

Between 4 and 6 months, your baby may begin to show more interest in books.

He or she will grab and hold books, but will mouth, chew, and drop them as well. Choose sturdy vinyl or cloth books with bright colors and repetitive or rhyming text.

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Book Suggestion: My Little Sister Ate One Hare

As children lend an ear to My Little Sister Ate One Hare, Bill Grossman’s counting book, they will have but one question: "What creature will that girl eat next?!

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Book Suggestion: Dinosaur vs. Bedtime

Nothing can stop little dinosaur - not talking grownups, spaghetti, or even bath time. But what happens when he faces the biggest challenge of all… bedtime? Dinosaur vs. Bedtime

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Read a Valentine’s Story

Lots of libraries will be doing Valentine’s day specials for kids today, and if not, you can always find a cute Valentine’s kid book at your local book store.

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Book Suggestion: I’m a Big Brother

Get ready for a new sibling with the cute little book, I’m a Big Brother.

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