Many of the following ideas have been suggested by experts and parents across a range of organisations. Not all suggestions will apply to your child but they may be a useful starting point.
Choosing bright books with simple illustrations will capture your child’s attention and help them to focus on the story you are telling. For some children, too much detail may be distracting and simple pictures with a clear background may be easier for them to see and follow. Good examples of this are the Spot and Kipper books.
Many children enjoy touchy feely books, giving them the opportunity to explore with their hands, feel different textures and anticipate discovering pictures and surprises under flaps behind doors etc. These types of books encourage children to have more active participation in the story. Additional props to go along with the story e.g. Dear Zoo + a pack of plastic animals will help make the story more real. And it’s great fun! Full article
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