Choosing a book for a child can seem quite challenging. This is especially difficult when the child is not your own or when the child is a reluctant reader. There is a certain responsibility to both the child and the parent when selecting a book. Begin by thinking about the child.
Some parents object to fantasy.
Others want clear moral content. If you are choosing a book for a baby or toddler, remember that the purpose of reading to babies is to develop a love of books. The baby will be reading in the parent's lap much of the time. He may also play with the book as a toy. Choose cloth books that can be tossed in the washing machine or board books that can be washed, since baby books usually wind up in the mouth.