Tips for choosing age-appropriate books for your child 3-5 Years
– Preschool - Stories with longer and more complex rhymes are
fun to read and will help teach your child letter sequence and
that some words share common sounds; this helps to build his
“phonemic awareness”. - Your child’s attention span may be
getting longer; try reading longer stories, with short
paragraphs. Experiment with different length books to find what
works for him. - Books that reflect your child’s experiences,
like going to a new school or welcoming a baby and the feelings
that go along with the experience may help him adjust to change.
- Books where the main character is his age, stories about
animals, or specific topic areas often peak interest. - Wordless
books with detailed pictures, allow him to use words to
interpret and describe the events/actions in the story. Also
wordless books promote parent-child conversations and
imagination. - Introduce books that review basic concepts, like
numbers and letters, to help prepare him for