• Very young children are stimulated and interested by brightly coloured pictures of simple objects and shapes.
• Board books and cloth books have the advantage of being hardwearing.
• They respond well to books that have tactile elements for example cloth books with different textures and materials.
• As they become toddlers they start to fine-tune listening skills and they respond well to books with simple texts and good rhythms.
• Also wordless books offer visual and mental stimulation by allowing the child to use their imagination to create their own stories.

• Nursery stories and books showing images of things familiar to them are enjoyable to children at this age.
• They also tend to enjoy stories with themes that mirror their experiences.
• As children at this age develop their ability to read simple words, books with more complex text with rhythm and repetition become enjoyable to listen to and read.
• As their co-ordination develops they can have fun with interactive books for instance that move, pop up or involving them pressing buttons.

• Bear in mind that very few children learn to read before they are 5 years old. Most learn at 5 and some learn a little after. It need not be a cause for concern if your child appears slows at reading in this phase.
• At this stage children love to read or listen to stories that have strong storylines and characters and of course pictures that help them to understand what is happening.
• If your child has developed a keen interest in reading and likes to read alone, choose books by publishers who produce what are called an `Easy Reader` series style of book. These books have words and themes from everyday use and often moving from easy to difficult reading levels.
• There are a wide range of books available to children at this stage. Fiction books inspire imagination and creative thinking. Also information books on a whole range of topics are also available. Choose books that encourage their interests and satisfy their curiosity about the world around them.

• Choose books with the child in mind. Suggest books that reflect their interests and tastes.
• Age level and suitability is often indicated on the book jacket. This is a good guideline. But if your child needs the challenge do not be afraid to buy books that are children a little older than your child.
• Children at this age also like to look at well illustrated books.
• Some children's books have become what you would call `classics`. These types of books should be part of a child's library. They have great appeal which is why they are called classics. They can be enjoyed also by the family when read out loud together.
• While classics have their appeal and place in a child's reading experience, so do contemporary books dealing with contemporary themes. Again, a child's personality will determine the kinds of things they are interested in.

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