{"id":657,"date":"2022-11-11T22:13:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T22:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litblog.wpengine.com\/?p=657"},"modified":"2023-10-13T02:48:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:48:16","slug":"using-books-to-interact-with-your-toddler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/literati.com\/reading-levels-parent-guide\/early-reading\/using-books-to-interact-with-your-toddler\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Books to Interact with Your Toddler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Toddlers\u2019 ability to move independently and observe the world around them opens up a smorgasbord of potential new interests. So how can you harness their adventurous hunger and steer them toward a good book when they\u2019d seemingly rather grace your walls with a crayon masterpiece?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Show them the many ways books come alive, no heavy-duty cleaning products required. Here with some helpful tips and recommendations for books with built-in toddler appeal, Literati<\/a> can help you channel your child\u2019s energy into an interactive and enriching reading experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for interactive reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the guiding principles of reading to toddlers is to directly involve them in the storytelling process. In other words, it\u2019s a two-way street (and you can help make it a low-traffic one!) Here are some ways to get the most out of this valuable time together: <\/p>\n\n\n

Stock the shelves<\/b>\r\n
Update your current library with books that put your child\u2019s budding interests\u2014animals, sports, horticulture\u2014front and center. Make these books easy for a toddler to access and flip through whenever a craving hits.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Prepare the environment<\/b>\r\n
When it\u2019s time to read, make sure the book is the primary focus. Set the right mood by turning off potential distractions (like those pesky screens) and finding a quiet and comfortable reading spot.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Enlist help<\/b>\r\n
Invite your child to choose the book you\u2019ll be reading. You can also set out a handful to choose from. Gladly accept the decision (familiar as it may be) and let them turn the pages themselves. This gives them an empowering sense of agency.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Get inquisitive<\/b>\r\n
Find moments to ask open-ended questions about what\u2019s happening in the story so your toddler can get inside characters\u2019 heads and practice critical thinking skills. You can also take deliberate pauses to encourage your child to finish a familiar phrase for you, offering helpful nudges when needed.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Be theatrical<\/b>\r\n
Show off your versatility by making sound effects and using different voices for various \u201croles.\u201d Toddlers also respond to rhyme and music. Even if a certain book doesn\u2019t include a rhythm, feel free to break out the jazz hands and improvise a tune, encouraging your child to clap or sing along. Variety of sound and pitch helps hold their attention.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

Best books for toddler interaction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may well have the gusto to enthrall a young audience just by reading aloud from a dictionary. But if you\u2019re looking for more hands-on options, these books (available through Literati subscription boxes) feature vibrant colors and interactive elements such as mirrors, peekaboo flaps, and on-page textures:<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\n
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See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book<\/h3>\n \n

by Roger Priddy<\/p>\n \n

\n The vibrant colors will draw toddlers in and the textured imagery will keep them occupied. As they explore the book with their fingers, you can ask about their sensations.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\n
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Peek-a Who?<\/h3>\n \n

by Nina Laden<\/p>\n \n

\n Lift the flaps to reveal the many colorful members of the animal kingdom. The visual fun is balanced out by rhyming text that accompanies each new discovery.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\n
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Guess What\u2019s in Space<\/h3>\n \n

from Clever Publishing<\/p>\n \n

\n This is a perfect choice for young space enthusiasts. The liftable flaps and prompts for guessing make for an active and educational look at the cosmos.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\n
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Playtown<\/h3>\n \n

by Roger Priddy<\/p>\n \n

\n For a more down-to-earth experience, this colorful lift-the-flap book portrays the hustle and bustle of urban life. Reading this will give toddlers insight into common sights outside the home.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

One page at a time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It may take some experimenting to find out which stories your child finds most compelling. Be prepared to return to a particular story many times; toddlers don\u2019t tire of repetition. Try to read a little every day, and don\u2019t feel the need to force it if your little one\u2019s attention starts to wane. With regular practice, the shared act of reading will become a comforting interaction that builds a loving rapport\u2014and keeps your walls clean!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interact with Literati Book Clubs to get titles like these delivered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can get these books and others like it by signing up for a Literati Book Club<\/a>. When you share your toddler\u2019s reading interests with the Literati team, they\u2019ll get to work selecting personalized titles that match up. Soon, you\u2019ll receive regular handfuls of hands-on books that make for a special shared experience, complete with flaps and sound cues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Toddlers\u2019 ability to move independently and observe the world around them opens up a smorgasbord of potential new interests. 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