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Choosing Good Books

Good books can inspire your children, expand their imaginations, and help them become better learners. Parents can encourage reading in many ways, but experts agree that choosing good books is an essential first step. You can help your children choose books that will captivate their attention and show them the joy reading can bring. The more they like to read, the more they will read.

Two Girls Reading and GigglingWhat makes a children's book good?
A good children's book interests the children who read it and makes them want to read more. Some such books appear regularly on lists of recommended children's reading. These are the books that appeal to many youngsters and have won the respect of librarians and educators. The real test of a "good" book, however, is your children's reactions to it. Take your cue from them. Trust your instincts and your children's judgment as you explore the world of children's literature together.

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More Resources to Explore

Kid Reading IconYou can search through thousands of children's books, organized by topic, using RIF's online Parents' Book Search. You'll find many great book suggestions.

For more lists of recommended children's books, you can visit the following websites:

 

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Look for more resources organized by your child's age group:
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Learn about children's book illustrators!
Check out the Art of Reading feature that explores the connection between art and literacy.

Planning a family trip?
View RIF's state-by-state booklist to give you ideas of what to read when you're on the road.

 
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