How to Buy Books for a Toddler

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:BuyBooksToddler
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How to Buy Books for a Toddler

Introduction

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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

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.
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Step Two

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.
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Step Three

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.
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Step Four

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.
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Step Five

Pick books that reflect your toddler's interests. Reading about something that your toddler is familiar with keeps the child focused.
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Step Six

Browse books online. Find websites that allow you to search by a specific age range. You can also read reviews from other parents and look at sample pages. This is often the fastest way to narrow your search.
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