If a book is beyond a child's reading ability, it can be read to him or her now, and later on by the child. It is also possible to find picture books that because of the subject or artwork will be just right for an older child. An interesting story in a beautiful, well-illustrated book offers the child an aesthetic experience to enjoy over and over again. Some children's books have become classics. Many have great appeal and should be a part of everyone's reading experience, especially if a young reader is at the right age for a classic.
Classic stories are often excellent selections for the family to read aloud together.
Young people love paperbacks. Reprints of hardcover titles for every reading level are widely available as paperbacks. In addition, there are many children's books published originally and only in paperback formats. Reprints or originals, paperbacks for children are reasonably priced. A fine book is not necessarily the most lavish or most expensive book on the shelf.