Littles can be tough on books. That's why board books are so great. But how does one help them transition to the more easily damaged picture books without destruction following?
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| Photo: Amy Steinbauer. ALSC blog |
In a recent ALSC blog post, Amy Steinbauer shared how she solved that problem with withdrawn (but still in good condition) books serving as "practice books" in the library. She writes "I often hear parents or caregivers say that they want their toddlers/preschoolers to move past board books and into picture books, but they are concerned that the books are too delicate for their child’s use. They know the toddler death grip is real or notorious destructive preschoolers may accidentally or not, tear or rip the pages of picture books. These fears may sound important to patrons who don’t want to destroy precious books or who may worry about a fine, but at the library, we want books to be read, and used, and enjoyed! (Even if they are sometimes destroyed]."
To read the full post, please stop here. [Practice Picture Books. Steinbauer, Amy. ALSC blog. April 7, 2023]
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