Selecting a Book for Your Child
Dear Parents:
There is sich a large selection of books for children these days-how do you know which ones to choose to read to your child? Your objective as a parent is to get good books into the hands of your child, books that you think he/she will like. How do you know which book will strike the cord and turn him/her on to something new, something creative or something that will capture his/her imagination?
Here are some hints in selecting a book for your child:
*Find books relating to the hobby and interests your child enjoys. A good book in that particular subject matter will not only entertain your child but will be educational as well.
*Bring your child along- to the library or bookstore- when picking out a book. The more he/she takes an active interest in the project, the more interested he/she will be to read the book.
*Find books with picture, even if your child thinks the book looks like a "baby" book. The pictures help spark discussions, they unlock the imagination and they promote creative storytelling.
* Select a book that you enjoyed as a child and read it aloud with excitement and familiarity. Most likely, with this enthusiasm, your child will enjoy it too.
* Select books that have gold and silver awards on them. Award winning titles are selected by their content and are usually very safe books.
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Porter
