We curl up and relax with them and pour over them for hours. They can make us laugh, cry, empathise with others and question our own views. Books are an integral part of 'grown-up' culture and they should also be an essential part of a young child's world.
Children should have access to different types of book (fiction, non-fiction, poetry and rhymes) with varying illustrative styles and formats (pop-up books, flap books, board books and big books). Some may be more suitable for use with adult support, others can be made permanently available to children in a given setting.
There is a wealth of good children's literature on the market and a browse around a well-stocked bookshop is always a good idea before parting with any money. Bookshop staff are often well informed about new publications and may be able to direct you to good children's stories.
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