On this webpage it gives a detailed list of do's and don'ts, so to speak, on selecting books for children. The one most important thing I have learned from the website was to select books that the kids in your class would be interested in. Yes, this means you will have to rotate your books periodically because the likes of the kiddos change often!
As a teacher it is my job to select quality books for many different reasons. I cannot share a story book with children that is not developmentally appropriate. The language in the books has to match that of what the children are learning. Would you select a chapter book for a group of Kindergartners?
Select books based on what children will enjoy learning about. Be careful choosing books that are stereotypical or ones that are banned. If you have questions regarding which books to choose, you can ask the parents which books they allow their children to read.
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