Reading Milestones

While every child is different, here is what toddlers do with books and what to expect when you are sharing a story:

At 18 to 24 months, your child:

• may say some of the words and phrases in familiar books.
• pretends to read and mimics reading behaviors of grown-ups.
• may want to hear a favorite story over and over again for fun and comfort.
• may like to carry favorite books around when on the go.

At 2 to 3 years, your child:

learns to handle books with paper pages. names objects in the pictures with your encouragement. learns to discuss books with your help. may recite words and phrases from favorite books. relates events in the story to her own experiences.

Books for Toddlers »

Illustrations copyright © 2001 by Melissa Sweet from GOOD FOR YOU! TODDLER RHYMES FOR TODDLER TIMES by Stephanie Calmenson. Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.

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