Five tips for selecting a book:
- Choice: See which books your child is drawn to.
- Senses: It’s more fun to be able to touch and feel!
- Soft books first: Let’s avoid accidents and soggy books.
- Something to manipulate: Little explorers love flaps that open, strings they can pull, or squeaky buttons to press.
- Simple language: Feel free to change the text, as you read along!
By the way: Books don’t always have to be new! Many cities have special children’s libraries – for example, here in Frankfurt. Oh, and library cards are free for kids!
What were/are your favourite books? My kids loved Olga de Dios: “Pink Monster”.