| Good books are the foundation of every | | | | skills that are essential for preschool reading. |
| preschool reading program. As a parent, you | | | | Books that ask your child questions about the |
| should not only be concerned with how often you | | | | story help build reasoning and critical thinking skills. |
| read to your children, but also with the quality of | | | | Lift the flap books and touchy feely books are |
| the books you are reading. With so many books | | | | great resources for hands on learners. |
| flooding the preschool market, it can be difficult to | | | | 3. Choose books with classic storylines. Look for |
| decide which books to use. Here are 3 tips for | | | | books that retell classic stories, fairytales and |
| choosing great books for your preschooler: | | | | nursery rhymes. These are not only morally |
| 1. Choose books with vivid illustrations. Look for | | | | sound and entertaining, they enhance cultural |
| books that contain beautiful drawings and | | | | literacy. In addition to classic stories, look for ones |
| illustrations that will help your children stay focused | | | | that relate to your child's interests. Books with |
| and engaged in the story. Non fiction books that | | | | entertaining characters like princesses, pirates and |
| contain diagrams and photographs can greatly | | | | cowboys are always a hit with preschoolers. |
| enhance your child's understanding of science | | | | You can find book suggestions for your |
| topics. | | | | preschooler by speaking with your librarian or by |
| 2. Choose books that are interactive. Look for | | | | looking at the book lists of popular preschool |
| books that encourage your child to participate in | | | | curriculum providers like Sonlight, Five in a Row |
| the story. Books that ask your child to find hidden | | | | and Winter Promise. |
| objects will help your child gain visual discrimination | | | | |