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How to Select Books for Early Readers

In a large bookstore, early readers may feel overwhelmed by numerous shelves of titles. However, by inspecting the structure and topic of each book, you can help these readers make the right literary choices. Whether they are interested in fairy tales or rudimentary science, you can guide a child toward the appropriate knowledge or entertainment within the pages of a new book.

Instructions

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  Compose a list of the early reader̵7;s interests. Ask yourself whether he likes story genres, like fantasy, or educational subjects, such as science. If he has no preference in reading material, make a list of his general interests.
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  Locate the children̵7;s section of your local library, bookstore, or book-selling website. Search for books that match the list of interests you̵7;ve compiled. Read the summary on the back of each book; titles may be misleading.
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  Browse through each book and take note of the page count and font size. Return any books that seem too lengthy or tedious for beginners.
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  Read a few pages from the remaining books. Return any books that contain difficult vocabulary words or sentence structures, unless you feel the early reader is ready for a challenge.
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  Consult a librarian or bookstore salesperson if you are still having trouble finding a book. These people may offer suggestions on popular children's books or personal favorites.
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  Search for the awards each book has won if you still need to narrow down your choices. These awards are typically mentioned on the front cover of the book. Well-known literary awards include the Coretta Scott King Book Award, which is given to outstanding African-American authors and illustrators, and the Newbery Medal, which is awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children for the year's most distinguished contribution to children's literature.

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