Books for children fall into several categories. The first category is concept books which teach basic ideas like colors, shapes numbers, and the alphabet. This type of book is geared towards babies and toddlers ages 0-3.
The second type of book is predictable narrative books which build reading confidence using rhythm, rhyme and repetition. These types of books are gears towards ages 3-6 years of age. Writing style relies on patterns that are predictable. Children can learn what happens next when they have predictable patterns.
The third type of book is narrative fiction books that focus on the character’s development, plots, solutions and problems. The age group for this type of book is all ages. These books become more complicated in plot as the child ages.
Literacy is important for all children because it helps them to learn and understand the world around them. It also helps them to problem solve and learn language. It is a skill that they can develop to carry them through out life.
Why not introduce your children to some great books this weekend? The library, bookstore or online bookstore is a great place to get books for your children.
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