What kids like in books:

Infants 0-6 months

• Books with simple, large pictures or designs with bright colors.

• Stiff cardboard, "chunky" books, or fold out books that can be propped up in the crib.

• Cloth and soft vinyl books with simple pictures of people or familiar objects that can go in the bath or get washed.

Infants 6-12 months

• Board books with photos of other babies.

• Brightly colored "chunky" board books to touch and taste!

• Books with photos of familiar objects like balls and bottles.

• Books with sturdy pages that can be propped up or spread out in the crib or on a blanket.

• Plastic/vinyl books for bath time.

• Washable cloth books to cuddle and mouth.

• Small plastic photo albums of family and friends.

Young Toddlers 12-24 months

• Sturdy board books that they can carry.

• Books with photos of children doing familiar things like sleeping or playing.

• Goodnight books for bed time.

• Books about saying hello and good-bye.

• Books with only a few words on each page.

• Books with simple rhymes or predictable text.

• Animal books of all sizes and shapes.

Toddlers 2-3 years

• Books that tell simple stories.

• Simple rhyming books that they can memorize.

• Bed time books.

• Books about counting, the alphabet, shapes, or sizes.

• Animal books, vehicle books, books about playtime.

• Books with their favorite TV characters inside.

• Books about saying hello and good-bye.

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