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Back to Grow a Reader Guide |
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Hello to "No!" |
Curiosity and need for order guide two-year-olds, who are developing a sense of themselves. They are starting to assert their independence and to test boundaries "No!" is a favorite word. They will sometimes "read" to a stuffed animal. Books that show daily routine and how things work help two-year-olds understand their place in the world around them.
Tips for Reading to a two-year-old:
- Choose books that have relevance to your child's experience.
- Ask your child questions about the text; connect the events to his life.
- Select books that show daily routine or how things work. They help a child make sense of the world.
- Take books along wherever you go reading helps pass time when waiting, and it's always fun.
- Encourage your child to pack books for trips to Grandma's or the doctor's office.
Harper Growing Tree books for two-year-olds:
- No No, Jo! celebrates independence with every toddler's favorite word, "No!" Fold-out pages reveal humorous, surprise endings on each page.
- Where Do Bears Sleep? shows how various animals settle down to sleep. The gentle, soothing verse is a welcome addition to the bedtime ritual.
- Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear shows how much fun daily activities can be with a favorite furry companion at your side.
- The Carrot Seed captures the sense of wonder present in everyday events.