Some kids might not look at you or the book, but that doesn't mean they're not interested or listening

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Some kids might not look at you or the book, but that doesn't mean they're not interested or listening. Encourage your toddler to clap or sing when you read rhythmic, sing-song books. These interactive books will make reading time last longer.

They use animals to create a “safe space” for children to work out problems. miestokate Animals are also often gender neutral and appeal to both sexes. Late readers often grow up to be better, more enthusiastic readers.

Unforgettable Books Every Parent Should Read To Their Kids Before They Grow Up

Find a book or a few pages that are interesting. If that doesn't work, don't force the reading but be sure to try again later. Remember that toddlers love repetition — if your child doesn't seem interested in books, you may need to find a favorite and read it over and over again.

What you need to know about raising a reader.

There are a lot of great books for kindergartners, but even the first Harry Potter book is not one of them. In fact, the sweet spot for the first four books in the series is the second through fifth grades; it’s fifth through seventh grade for the later books. There are some dark themes in the later books; the author, J.K. Rowling, wrote those understanding that her readers would grow into the later books as they worked their way through the series. The comfort and nurturing one-on-one attention from parents while reading together encourages children to form a positive association with reading and books.

Her goal in childhood was to read every book in the children's section of the library. Colorful photographs guide you and your children to learn and review essential preschool concepts like the alphabet, counting, and colors. Read this book to make sure your kids are ready for kindergarten. This is such a funny book — and yet, my heart went out to Tahlia through all the awkwardness she experiences. It’s a rollercoaster of a ride made even more stressful by the fact that she doesn’t trust any adults besides her mother to bring the news of her period to them. I also loved the way the writer handles Tahlia’s and Lily’s friendship.

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Keep active hands busy with lift-the-flap pages and textures to feel. Remember Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins, Nancy Drew and Encyclopedia Brown, Fern, Charlotte and Stuart Little? Chapter books are where your child meets characters who will be important friends — they will play big, ongoing roles in a reader’s life as he or she grows into a more independent, self-sufficient person. The Sea is a story about a girl and her family who go to the beach to escape the heat.

Kids especially enjoy books that feature children their own ages doing things they do in everyday life. If available near you, check with your local library Books for information on story time programmes. These meet ups can be a great way for a child to enjoy books while being social with other children.