Having a wonderful selection of reading resources for your child is one of the best ways to help them develop a love of reading. Get them real books and reading resources that will captivate them and make them want to read. Getting new books is always exciting and motivating! You probably already have a good idea about what topics your child is interested in, but take some time to talk with your child about what he or she would like to read. Below are some popular topics to stimulate your child’s interest and enjoyment in reading.
Babies and toddlers
- Touchy Feely Books
- Animals – the zoo, the farm
- First words
- children’s songs
- first colors
Board books, books with large, colorful pictures, and books with pages that have different textures for babies to feel are perfect for little ones. At this age, babies are learning language and sensory awareness, how to open and turn the pages of a book, and that reading with mom and dad is a fun and enjoyable experience.
Preschool and Kindergarten
- dinosaurs
- bigmachines
- cars
- trucks
- trains
- planes
- Princess
- fairies
- animals
- insects
- horses
- alphabet books
- count books
- fairy tales
- First Experience Books
- Illustrated book classics
- puzzle books
- lift flap books
- sticker books
Funny books and reading resources with interesting pictures and funny plots will appeal to preschool and kindergarten children. Also, books that teach children in a fun and engaging way will capture their attention while imparting valuable knowledge. One of the worst things parents can do when teaching their children to read at this age is to use a reading program that makes children read from readers with boring stories and poorly illustrated texts. This is the most critical stage in making sure your child truly enjoys the reading experience if he wants him to grow up to be a lifelong self-motivated reader and learner.
