Tips for buying Children’s Books

May 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Today, there are thousands of children book available in the market. It becomes very important for the parents to select the right book for their children because books enhance the mental growth of the children. Therefore, it becomes a tough job for parents to choose the aspiring and good books for their children so that they can help their children in their social, spiritual, moral, and emotional growth.

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Most young children don’t like books because they love to play with toys and games. Therefore, if the parents are planning to buy books then they should consider few things. First important consideration is the child age. Most children between the age group of 4 to 8 love to have picture books and as they grow they love to read motivational stories. The book should be appealing to the child’s emotional feeling.

Another important point is the title page. This should be colourful and attractive. Parents should read the content page and introductory page before buying and it is not a good idea to buy books just by looking at the cover. Some children like to read books from particular author and parents should take this consideration while buying books for their children.

Also, parents should read the abstract of the book to get overall theme, quality, and content of the book. It is better to buy books that are written with child-friendly, simple language. The letter sizing and spacing should be pleasant and the pictures should be pleasant and appealing. Finally, books should be selected according to the child’s subjective choice.

 

 

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New books for children that could become quick favorites

December 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment

We all have favorite books from our own childhood, and we all know which picture books have withstood the test of time, and remain favorites today, But what about picture books today? What books might our children remember fondly from their own childhood? A few book recommendations for your little ones from the foundation for early learning are;”Down by the Cool of the Pool” by Tony Mitton, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees a story about a frog and other animals dancing and having a great time cooling off in and out of the pool.

“I’m Bad” by Kate and Jim Mcmullan tells the story of a Tyrannosaurus Rex looking for food in the prehistoric Forrest, and how he is thwarted in his attempts to find something yummy to eat. “Tip Tip, Dig Dig” by Emma Garcia is a great story for your little man about a digger, a mixer, a crane, a dump truck, a bulldozer, and a road roller teaming up to work together at building a playground.

For those that have older children,  the  “Phantom Stallion” series by Terri Farley. A gret series for your horse loving girls, follow Sam as she tries to find out why there’s a palimino that looks familiar, but appears to bFor your older boy, the story “The puzzling world of Winston Breen:The potato chip puzzles” tells the story of Winston and his friends entering an all day puzzle contest to win money for their school. But they also must discover who is trying to keep them from winning! Included in this great book are puzzles for your little reader to solve throughout the story. Introduce your child to the love of learning new things and the love of reading these wonderful stories.

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Children’s Books, and Why Adults Should Read Them, Too

December 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Have you ever wandered into the children’s section of a bookstore without a child chaperone? If you have, you may know the furtive stares and blooming bewilderment an adult can inspire in others when she browses the shelves alone or shocking! dares to pick out and purchase a children’s book for her own shelf and self. While sharing children’s books with the special kids in one’s life is never a bad idea, here are a few reasons why any adult can enjoy these books by herself:

Nostalgia No book can have quite the same effect on a person as the first ones she fell in love with. The best only get better with time, so pick up a few of your favorites and relive a little.

Conversation Starters Most people love talking about their favorite books to read as children, and a shared childhood favorite can begin an instant friendship between two adults. You may even receive some recommendations for some new titles to enjoy.

•Story-Time – Adults do not often indulge in the pleasure of being read to, an experience that can be soothing, amusing, or thrilling, depending on the story. Many bookstores, libraries, and even museums hold story-times regularly, and don’t mind a lone adult or two enjoying the story as well as the wee ones.

Feeling of Accomplishment  If you don’t have time to finish War & Peace in your spare time, you can always finish a children’s book. Chapter books can take as long as a couple of hours, but most picture books take 15 minutes, longer if you spend some time exploring the delightful illustrations.

Next time you head into your favorite bookstore or library, indulge your inner child a little by marching into the children’s section with pride and settling yourself into those tiny chairs for a few minutes or more.

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Finding One Among the Many: Tips for Picking Out Books for Your Child

December 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment

If you are browsing for a new book for a special child in your life, whether at the library or the bookstore, odds are you want to find the perfect present. Nothing can be more disappointing than giving a book that doesn’t elicit as much enthusiasm as you wanted. Facing the scores of books at the store can be intimidating: how will you know which books would be best? Here are a few ideas to help you pick out a perfect book to share:

Give books that you yourself have read and loved.  One way to know if a book is enjoyable to read is, of course, to read it yourself! Pick old out favorites or take a few minutes to flip through the book while you are browsing. Plus, if you enjoyed the book, you will be more likely to read it with your child.

Check out the illustrations. When picking out picture books specifically, take a minute to flip through and look over the illustrations. Look for books with illustrations that you enjoy; pictures containing small, surprising details; or a unique artistic style. Small children who can’t yet read will enjoy examining the pictures, and so can you!

Look for award winners.  There are several awards which are given to the most enjoyable and worthwhile children’s books every year, such as the Newbery Award, the Caldecott Award, and the American Library Association’s Best Books for Young Adults Award. Many bookstores and libraries even have displays dedicated solely to award winners, which makes it easy to browse them all at once and pick out something that sounds appealing.

Let your child choose.  If you’re at a complete loss for what to pick out, head to the experts! Bring your child to the library or bookstore and explore new promising titles together.

Regardless of how you end up discovering it, here’s to finding a new favorite book and a happy memory of sharing it.

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