How to Choose Interesting Books for 3 to 5 Year Olds

Children are extremely curious and choosing interesting books for them means looking for books that the child prefers to read and that are at the child's level. Select books that encourage imagination and creative problem solving. Let them be the ones to introduce you to the fascinating world of their preferences and likes.

Young children like books that talk about real-life circumstances and that can also reflect their concerns. They enjoy stories about going to school, playing with friends and sharing with others. A soothing bedtime story for sweet dreams is always a good way to end the day.

Choosing predictable books that allow children to fill in the blanks, anticipate what comes next or make predictions about phrases, sentences and words are intriguing.

Book titles give you an idea of what the book is about, for example titles like "I Can" outline stories that build self-confidence. When the title involves an animal, many children enjoy them because of their innate love of nature. If the book has musical instruments on the cover and your child chooses it the first time, you know where their preferences are. Once your child chooses their first book, you will get to know your child better.

The excellent and colorful presentation of today's books really leaves no one dissatisfied, including your children. Take heart and get into action. A good book teaches, amuses, and entertains, even if it doesn't have a single letter.