![]() Don’t forget about non-fiction titles either. Kids are never too young for picture books, so keep finding interesting titles that speak to your kid’s interests, even when they’re reading big thick chapter books. Sometimes a new format sparks interest in reluctant readers who are feeling a little intimidated by traditional books. Don’t be afraid to try wordless picture books, graphic novels, audio books, or e-readers. Lots of teachers and children’s librarians have already put together curated lists on a huge range of topics, so take advantage of them. With so much online it’s pretty easy to find more titles that relate to something your kiddo is interested in. Check Goodreads for similar titles to a book you’ve just finished. I tend to use search terms like “children’s lit” rather than “kids books” since it brings more pages from libraries and book blogs rather than big publishers like Scholastic (who have their merits, but I don’t typically find their recommendations helpful). This is especially easy once I find one book that has been a hit. I have found so many great recommendations just by Googling books. I can leave out a stack of new books from the library for my quiet reader and I need to think about audio books or read aloud experience for my other son. How does your child interact with books? Do you have a quiet kiddo how loves to look at a stack of picture books, or do you have an active wanderer who listens attentively while you read aloud but needs to keep her/his body moving? I’ve got one of each and it makes me think differently about how I’ll present books to them. ![]() I know he’ll resonate differently with books because of his personality and interests. He is obsessed with dogs and animals and is much more tuned into people’s feelings and emotions. My younger son, on the other hand, plays differently. When I needed to start thinking about books for him, I looked at his interest in adventure and story to inform my choices about books. He loves to dress up and uses his imagination for all things (including eating dinner, which drives me a bit crazy) but it’s who he is. My older son is all about epic pretending and make-believe. What do they like to play with, talk about, draw and pretend? Those are some great clues about interests that can help you in finding books that connect with your kids. Pay attention to what your kid is interested in. But what about finding those books for your kids? How do you find books your kids will love? As I former reading teacher, I firmly believe all kids can love reading with access to the right books, but it may take some digging on your part. Darcy has a great post about fostering that love of reading in your children and I highly recommend it as a place to start. If you’re not sure how to do that, Anne Bogel from Modern Mrs. ![]() If you’re a reader, there’s nothing more important than developing a love of reading in your kids. ![]()
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