As questions when reading

After reading a book, take time to ask your child question about what he liked or didn’t like about the story.

Read favorite stories again and again

Read favorite stories again & again. Seek out books about things your toddler likes. These books may extend a toddler’s attention span and build enthusiasm for reading.

Choosing books

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

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.

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.

Choose engaging books

Picture books with flaps or different textures to touch keep hands busy.

When kids interests in books begins

Between 4-6 most baby may begin to show more interest in books. He will grab & hold books, but will mouth, chew, and drop them as well.

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

Books can be part of “special time”

Children who love books learn to read. Books can be part of special time with your child.

Book Suggestion: I’m a Big Brother

I'm a Big BrotherTold through the eyes of a new older brother, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, in I’m a Big Brother.

From: Amazon

Book Suggestion: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Kids have good and bad days. This book shows them a bit about how to deal with it in a fun story.

From: Amazon.com

Book Suggestion: There’s a Wocket in My Pocket!

There's a Wocket in My Pocket!There’s a Wocket in My Pocket! Dr. Seuss’s Book of Ridiculous Rhymes.

In this silly Bright and Early Book classic by Dr. Seuss, a young boy goes exploring in his house and finds an array of fun characters!

From: Amazon.com

Book Suggestion: Everyone Poops

Everyone PoopsEveryone Poops by Taro Gomi is part biology textbook, part sociological treatise and all celebration of a very natural process.

From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

Book Suggestion: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Cloudy With a Chance of MeatballsThis is a funny book with an imaginative concept. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a great beginner reader book.

From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

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?!

From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

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What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

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Ritalin-Free Kids: Safe and Effective Homeopathic Medicine for ADHD and Other Behavioral and Learning Problems is a book targeted to alternative methods of ADHD treatment.
From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up. This dinosaur pop-up book contains fun pop-ups with explanatory text.
From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

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600 Black Spots: A Pop-up Book for Children of All Ages (collectible pop up book)
From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

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The Scrambled States of America is a great way to introduce kids to the States of the US. Buy it today, or borrow it from your local library.
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Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games