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Mom's remarks at the end that her daughter can't really read. It's pretty obvious that she's just telling her baby brother what she remembers, but I bet it won't be long before she starts reading "for real"!

Obviously, it's never too early to start kids reading books!

What kind of books do kids like to read?

It depends. How old is your child? What gets his attention?

Certain parts of books - like pictures, or phrasing, or storylines - appeal to distinct age groups.

Here is a breakdown of the various book parts and types of children's books that kids react to at certain ages:

Newborn to 12 months... Children at this age react to solid, large books with big, bright pictures. Your baby's vision is still evolving daily, so the images we see may be clearer than what he sees. Big pictures will stand out better and capture his attention. Children's books with covered and protected photos are great with this age group.