How Do You Buy Books For A Toddler?
Reading helps a child develop a vocabulary and practice sitting and listening skills. If you want to start a toddler’s book collection, here are some ideas for buying books should appeal to the child. Purchase board books that are made from thick cardboard. The book can still get worn, especially if you child likes to chew or throw books, but the pages cannot be ripped. Board books are great to keep in the car or within the child’s toy box. Choose books with bright colors and simple pictures. Just point to and identify the pictures if your child is not ready to sit still for a story. Look for durable lift-the-flap books. These are great for keeping a child interested in a story. The child is actively doing something, not just listening. Find books with close-up faces of babies and children. Toddlers love looking at pictures of real people when learning about emotions, colors and other basic concepts. Pick books that reflect your toddler’s interests. Reading about something that your to
