Choosing Books for Your Child in the World of Books
I was always captivated by reading as a kid, and going to the school library for that one period a week was something I looked forward to.
Most schools had a traditional approach to academics in the 1980s and early 1990s, and some typical activity or hobby hours were a part of the weekly routine. Missing games or activity sessions were really important!!
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We used to have only one library session per week, like many other schools, until book reading became a vital part of our lives. During library hours, you could either immediately grab a magazine from the long, large table and turn the colourful pages, or choose one book from the stacks fully sorted by the librarian and have it issued. We were all drawn to the colourful novels stored on library shelves because most of our textbooks were in black and white print with few pictures to look at back then.
It's tough to find a coursebook that is both appealing and comes with an interactive CD and an e-version to read these days, with so many publishers producing wonderfully designed books. I always wanted to browse through the racks of books stacked at the library and pick my favourite book from the shelves as a kid, but it never occurred. You hardly ever get up from your seat in primary school to move closer to the bookshelves. The coursebook and reference volumes from the library become our priority by the time you reach grades XI-XII, and this continues until graduation.
I had the good fortune to attend book fairs that used to take place in our city every year in the winter, and I saw many stalls with a wide range of books. As we neared the late 1990s, mall culture began to emerge, and a few book stores began to show a variety of books beside a little arrangement for sitting and reading with a cup of coffee. The best thing was that you could spend as much time as you wanted to look through the books.
My passion for reading was sparked when I took my 5-year-old son into a bookstore to introduce him to the world of literature. Now I'm even happier since I have so many options to select from. Today, books come in many shapes, sizes, and colours, with stunning artwork, high-definition photographs, and prints. When you're in a bookstore surrounded by wonderful books, it's easy to buy novels that don't necessarily match your child's interests. You may have heard or seen other children reading those books and thus chosen that book for your child, but your child may not appreciate it.
Give your child options as much as possible. Pay attention to what draws him/her in.
Is he seeking books with artwork, cartoon character visuals, or narratives?
To determine your child's reading level, read a page or two with him. It is not your child if he is unable to read or understand the meaning of more than five words. Look find a less difficult book.
Choose a book that you believe he will like reading or will force him to finish.
E-books and audiobooks are also available. Review before you buy. Make it a routine to take your child to a bookstore, a book fair, or the local library.
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