How to choose the best children's books
"The Barnes & Noble Guide to Children's Books," by Kaylee N. Davis (Sterling; $9.99) features tips on choosing the best books for your kids. Credit: Handout
Reading books at bedtime has been part of my 2-year-old daughter's nightly routine since she was an infant. It's something we look forward to doing together, especially after working all day.
Each night she chooses the books, and even though she picks the same ones each night, I love watching her get excited about the characters as she eagerly awaits to lift the flaps or get to her favorite page in the book.
Even though my daughter isn't reading on her own yet, I often wonder which books are appropriate for her age. So I reached out to Kaylee N. Davis, author of "The Barnes & Noble Guide to Children's Books" (Sterling; $9.99) and asked her for tips on how to select books for kids. Here are her suggestions:
