Books to learn to read: how to choose them so that they work

books to learn to read

Surely you remember when you were little and you had books to learn to read. These are a fundamental tool for the development of language and communication in children. And it is that, through reading, new words are acquired, vocabulary is improved and reading comprehension is developed.

But What are the best books to learn to read? What should you look for to find one? Are there some more recommended than others? Below we give you all the keys you should know about this type of book.

Why is it important to use books to learn to read?

sleeping baby on book

If we look back to when you started reading, you will remember that you had a series of books to learn to read. An example of this is the so-called "Micho". There were two of these books, Micho 1 and Micho 2. The first taught you the letters of the alphabet and also how to form words with them and even very short sentences, right?

With the Micho 2 you found yourself with sentences that were getting longer until, at the end of the book, you were already able to read, not too fast, but understanding each of the words there were.

And it is that, in themselves, books provide a lot of information and knowledge. And if you can't read, it's something you're missing. For example, we can learn about history, science, literature, culture, and much more through reading books.

Another reason for the importance of using books to learn to read is the fact that develop our reading comprehension ability and improve reading skills. As we read, we pay attention to words and, although we don't process them individually, we do understand them and know how they are related to each other and why we get sentences that make sense. This is due to the reasoning ability that we gain from learning to read, as well as an improved comprehension about what we read.

Obviously, by reading books we improve our vocabulary since, with time, we are enriching it. Now, to achieve this, one must understand these new words for one, and know what they mean. If we simply skip them, even if they are used, it can be done in the wrong way.

Books for learning to read are a Good tool to help children improve their concentration and attention. As they learn to read, they have to pay attention to what they are doing, since otherwise they would get lost in the reading, and that makes them know how to focus their attention on that specific task, avoiding distractions. In addition, with this it is possible to develop the imagination and the visualization capacity; In other words, it helps us to imagine what we read.

Lastly, by using books to learn to read, and consequently, to be able to read, it fosters the capacity for analysis and criticism. This is the possibility of analyzing the readings and giving a personal opinion about whether or not we like the book.

Types of books to learn to read

little girl reading

When looking for books to learn to read, you should keep in mind that there are different types, especially in accordance with the age of the person who is going to use it. For example:

books for beginners

They are the first children have and They are characterized by having few words and many images. The objective of these is for children to become familiar with sounds and to recognize simple words by relating them to the images seen in the book.

Reading books

They are those who have a level somewhat more difficult than the previous ones, but they still have images. In addition, they have activities or games to strengthen the knowledge that the little ones are acquiring.

reading books with sounds

They are not as well known, but they are a good tool so that, through the audios, the children know how the words should be pronounced and how to read the texts.

In this case, many opt for dictations or spend time reading so that the little ones become familiar with the sounds of the words when said aloud.

Reading books with pictures and text

They are much more complicated than those for beginners, since there are much more text, but this is accompanied by images to help children follow the story when there's a word they can't read.

Reading books with questions and activities

More evolved, since they are not only used to learn to read, but also They also develop reading comprehension.

How to choose books to learn to read

baby reading book

Choosing the right books to learn to read is an important decision that you should not take lightly. And it is not worth going to a bookstore and asking for a book, or choosing one that you think will work. Actually, there are a few factors that determine the decision. Specifically, they are the following:

reading level

A 2-year-old is not the same as an 8-year-old. Not one of 11. Therefore, you should keep in mind that you have to choose appropriate books for each age and reading level.

For example, in the case of a child from 2 to 4-5 years old, the saga of books "Learn to read" could be interesting that has several volumes according to the evolution of the child. But it would be too short for a 6-year-old child, where books with pictures and text would be better (such as, for example, The Dragon That Had No Fire, by María Grau Saló and Quim Bou; or School for Monsters, by Sally Rippin). .

The genre of the book

Each child is different and they always have a predilection for a type of book. Adventures, love, animals, true stories... At the beginning it is convenient to give him books that he likes because that way he will have more desire to read it, or at least learn. But once they consolidate their learning, it is convenient to vary the genre to introduce them to more things and to expand their interests.

Start with attractive illustrations and simple presentations

This will make it is more interesting for them to learn to read it and you will keep your concentration on the book because you will want to see everything.

Be careful with the length of the book

Children do not like having books with many pages; in fact they consider them boring, especially if you have few drawings.

You have to start from books that have few pages and go up gradually according to the interest of this.

For example, the books by Kika Superbruja, would be for an audience that has already consolidated reading (from 7 years old), and that is why they have more pages; but for the little ones they would be books like Valiente, by María Grau Saló and Laia Guerrero Bosch, or El unicornio rayo de luna, by Estelle Talavera and Eva M. Grey.

Now that you know what to look for to buy books to learn to read, all you have to do is go to a bookstore and find the one that children might like the most. Remember that it does not have to meet your expectations (which also), but rather theirs, since it will be a tool to help them learn to read.


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