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When choosing a book, there are a few things to consider...

• Is there a particular author whose books you enjoy reading?  Check for books by that author.

• Do I want to read a fiction book or a non-fiction book?

• Does the book's topic interest you?  

• In a non-fiction book, check the table of contents to make sure the book is about something you would enjoy learning about.

• In a fiction book, read the book jacket for a summary of the book.

• Read through one page to make sure the book makes sense to you.

• If there are five or more words that are difficult to read on one page, the book is too hard!

Are you not sure what you would like to read about?
There are many categories of books; here are some you might like:

Tips for parents, for reading at home:

• Read to your child every day! Reading before bed is a great night-time routine, even for older children who can read by themselves.

• Let your children see you reading. Don't save reading your books, magazines and newspapers until after they've gone to sleep.

• Let your child choose the books to read. This gives him a chance to be an active part of his learning. Fiction titles are fine but non-fiction - biographies, science, and history are also great topics.

• Don't get frustrated reading the same book over and over again. Children learn from repetition and enjoy hearing a story more than once.

• As you read a story, stop and ask about the pictures and about what is happening in the story. Ask "what do you think will happen next? How do you think the main character feels now?"

• Once your child can read independently, don't stop reading to him or her! Instead take turns reading to each other. You can also read longer chapter books. Don't interrupt to correct mistakes that do not change the meaning of the story.

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Last Updated 6/2/05