M.A. One of the most wonderful gifts parents can give children is a love for books. Children who regularly see their parents read, have books routinely available around their home, and have parents who began to read to them as babies develop some important abilities. After all, children are changing so fast during the period from infancy to first grade.
Children do differ.
However, alert parents can learn to vary their reading styles. Some older or delayed preschoolers' interests and understanding may better fit in with some of the suggestions for younger children. This is a good time to introduce children to very simple books. You can use the book as if it were an object that does things to the toddler. The Toddler of 15 to 24 Months Children in this age range are very intent on improving their movement skills and establishing their independence.