A lot of fun can be had reading picture books with this age group: as the adult reader, give yourself permission to be silly.
The child will love it, and will see books as a positive at an early age.
Chat about the pictures, as well as the words, and give the child time to respond, even before they can properly talk.
- Use a favourite cuddly toy to act out part of the book.
- Keep a book in the child’s bag for entertainment when you’re out of the house. Get it out on the bus, or in a café – anywhere you have to wait!
Reading tips on the BookTrust website
Monthly Inspiration from BookTrust on what to read for this age group:
The Family Quiz by Robert Tregoning, illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail
The overriding message in Tregoning and Ismail’s bouncy, cheerful book about the many different types of family is that family isn’t about a set formula – it’s about love and inclusion. This is a wonderful book to help little ones understand different families, and its Ahlberg-esque rhyme would also make it a lovely bedtime read.
