Take them to the children's section and spend time sitting on the floor reading and selecting books to take home. Designate a bookcase or shelf at home especially for your child. Encourage him or her to arrange the books in some logical order for example place all books about bears, toys or holidays together. Help your child make their own books, even if they're just pictures to begin with. Keep your eye out for inexpensive books at flea markets, and yard sales.
Many public libraries sell old books once a year.
The process of literacy begins almost from infancy. Promote your child's language development by offering numerous informal opportunities for your child to observe, explore, and experiment with language. It's important to remember that small children generally learn best while playing, rather than by being instructed. You are your child's first and most influential teacher. Alexandra is now 7 years old and doing extremely well in the second grade.