Toddlers and twos can listen longer and follow a simple story. They focus on pictures, but they are learning some of the basics about reading, such as how to hold a book and turn pages. They are also learning to love it. Quickly loses interest or is easily distracted when you read. Skip to a favorite page Wants to read the same story over and over again.
Children learn through repetition.
Shows little interest in reading. Put the book down and try again later. Read aloud to a young baby for only a few minutes at a time. Read a little longer as your older baby or toddler is willing to listen. Point to things in picture books and name them.