What book is best for my child?

Wondering which book is right for your child according to their age?

So, you are in the library with your child and surrounded by a gazillion books, which book do you choose for your child? I’ve written a brief guide to help you decide which book is best for children according to their age.

• 0-3 years- board books, novelty books, e.g Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell

Dear Zoo-book by Rod Campbell

• 3-5 years- picture books, ABC books e.g The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

• 5-7 years- picture books, reading provers, colour story books e.g Pippa Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

Pippi Longstocking

• 7-9 years - black and white stories, novels and comics e.g. The Iron Man by Ted Hughes

The Iron Man

• 9-11 years- short stories, poetry, novels, graphic novels e.g Through the Mirror Door by Sarah Baker

Through the Mirror Door

• 11+ young adult fiction e.g Front Desk by Kelly Young

Front Desk