Choosing the kind of book for your toddler can be very tremendous when standing in the children’s area of your local book store. Looking around and just not knowing which books to buy or where to begin, the helpful buying tips below will make short work of your shopping.* Where to Find Books for Babies and Toddlers *
Local libraries or even in garage sales are some of the great places to find used books for children. Most libraries hold a used book sale each year where you can buy great children’s books at a cheaper price. There were also books available to borrow for babies and toddlers. This can be a great way to introduce new books to your children.
There are clubs that offer an opportunity to build up your own personal library at home. Moreover, they offer a wide selection of children’s books wherein you can select from a catalog and order them at home. Your child will get excited about selecting a new book each month and have a great anticipation waiting for the new one to arrive.
* Choosing Storage for Children’s Books *
Store books in a place accessible to young children. Books on low book shelves or in law drawers will encourage children to pick up and read.
You may notice that children feel a connection to books if they help make a storage container for it. Try getting a storage container or an old box and have your child decorate it. When done decorating, your child can load the box with his or her favorite books and keep it down low where they can easily reach and get a book at any time they like.
* Books that is best for Babies and Toddlers *
Babies are attracted to colorful board books that are easy to hold and easy to handle. Books with soft sides and vinyl covers allow babies to chew without getting hurt.
They also like to read books with easy to follow story lines and simple rhyming books or those that have something to relate to their life. Such as stories about potty training or going to school, something the toddler is doing on his life.
Books with pictures are also great for both babies and toddlers. They like to look at the colorful pictures and toddlers like to make up story lines to go with the pictures.
* Best Time to Read to Children *
Reading with babies and toddlers can be a good habit since they love to be read to. Any time of the day will work for most children when it comes to reading. A nice routine of reading at bed time or after bath time is recommended by many child development specialists.
Just remember that children love to read and if your toddler brings you a book and asks you to read, you should take time to do so. Reading will build a love of books and foster great memories of quiet time spent together.
