From ages 2 to 3, children begin to talk for meaning. They are likely to choose their favourite books again and again. Repeating stories can help them become a confident reader. Toddlers learn by repetition. Which is one of the main reasons why they have their favourite books! They will also be able to recall the favourite parts of their books. Talking about stories and pictures with your child will stimulate and help develop their imagination. 

Ensure a variety of books are available. Some can feature familiar environments such as in a house or in a park, and some can be about completely new places, such as on the moon!

Books with tabs and flaps help grab a young child’s attention – they will love the interaction, and lifting the flaps and pulling the tabs will help to develop their fine motor skills.

From ages 4+. Your little one may well start to read simple books by themselves at this stage. They will probably select their own favourite book and will enjoy trying to read it with you.

But do continue to read to your child as well as this will encourage them further and they will benefit from how you use intonation and different voices.

Tips by Penguin Books.