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| Reading |  • Look for paperback versions of your child's favourite books, in English and in your family's home language. Embolden friends and family to swap books and give them as gifts. Keep in mind that yard sales and neighbourhood bazaars often have very inexpensive secondhand children's books.
• Visit the library to borrow books, tapes, and other materials. Have your child get his or her own library card, if possible.
• Let your child see him or herself in books. Select books about families like yours and people from your culture and ethnic group.
• Ask the children's librarian at your local library to suggest books for your child. Learn ideas from other families, caregivers, and people who know your child well.
 • Look for books that match your child's experiences:
- a special interest
- bugssomething familiar
- going to childcarea new event
- going to the dentist
- a change in the family – the birth of a baby.
Children are more likely to learn to love books if they are read to.
• Each day set aside a time when you and your child can relax and read together. Try to make these special times when you enjoy each other's company and explore the new worlds and ideas found in books. Children who are read to are more likely to love books and to be strong readers.
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