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[L268]Let The Right One Book

by Irene N. Watson, Ire

Reading is one of America's biggest pastimes across all age groups. However, not everyone finds it easy to decide on what book to read next. Do you solely scan the New York Times Bestsellers' List and make your choice based upon it? What if the New York Times Bestsellers' List leaves you reading a book that you are bored of before you even finish it?

It may be difficult to determine which book would be the most interesting by reading the jacket of a book cover only. A summary will not speak about the plot, characters, twist except in vague terms. It is tough to measure the quality of a book by the author's summary. Instead, you may choose to read a few lines in a chapter; however, a few lines in a chapter is not adequate when attempting to grasp the content, level of excitement and whether the book is even worth reading or not. The best way to verify if a book is perfect fit for you or not is by reading a book review.

Movie goers utilize movie critiques, so why shouldn't a book reader use a book review?

Book reviews are detailed descriptions about the plot, characters and settings in a manner beyond the summary. A review may touch on the details of why a certain aspect in the book works and doesn't. A book review offers an opinion by someone that has already read the book and not found anywhere else. You shall receive several opinions on the same subject. One review may applaud a certain aspect while another may claim the same aspect is the biggest downfall of the book. The advantage to reading both conflicting reviews is you may take both opinions, absorb the review, and conclude if the book is worth your time or not. As a result, the book review becomes a guide when revealing the pros and cons of each book and should be used as such.

Another benefit to reading book reviews as a means of how to decide on a book is the various opinions. For book reviews are written by readers like you. Book reviews expand on why a reader likes or dislikes a portion of text. It presents information not known prior to reading making it easier to exercise if the book is suitable for you or not. The wide array of opinions is what aides you in formulating whether the book is your cup of tea or not. Readers from all walks of life are offering opinions and the more reviews you have the easier it is to decide on the book.

Furthermore, book ratings are insufficient grades for books. Book ratings do not explain the range of traits a book exhibits. It will not notate what successfully works, doesn't and why. It simply displays a grade.

The number one way to resolve your book electing dilemma is to read book reviews. Nothing is as thorough, and covers a true representation of the best and worst of the next book you are choosing to read than a book review.

The first thing to consider is the age and gender of the child. After that, to know what the subject of the book should be. Perhaps it helps to speak with the parents of the child concerning the child's interests and hobbies. For example, if it is a male child, who is fascinated by cars and bikes, the book selected should contain pictures of these, and if the child is slightly older, then maybe written matter could accompany the pictures.

Understanding certain patterns in a child's growth helps to choose a book correctly. A child of 2-3 years sees a connection between pages and the story, pictures, and words. They love to have the book read to them repeatedly and they do not tire, as every time something new dawns on them. They love and enjoy books that carry colorful and attractive illustrations.

There are those books that help them anticipate and learn the next word, line and even an episode. They never seem to tire of the repetitions. These books normally have a large print and gradually the child also learns to follow and recognize each word as you read along.

Other choice of books could contain fairy tales, animal stories, epics, or fables as in Aesop's Fables or other relevant subject. One should preferably avoid the religious based books and definitely those that are adult in nature, which include violence and sex.

One book that helps a child to learn about the different months and seasons is 'Chicken Soup'. This book has a singsong rhyme tone and fun with simple illustrations.

The best way to select is to mention your requirements to the bookstore salesman, who will help you choose the right kind of book.

The age group that makes it the most difficult to select a book for are teenagers. Yet there is a wide range and choice of classic books and books by famous authors like Nancy Drew, Jane Austin, Mark Twain, and some others. You could also choose Hardy Boy series, The Secret Seven, Enid Blyton series and such others.

To help a child develop a love for reading is the best gift one could offer a child. You help give the child educational success and a worthwhile occupation at any time, and any place. Hence, choosing the right book will make a difference to the child. Give a child with the right book containing certain themes like the power of love to transform things, the value of good imagination, the strength to face the unknown and overcome difficult situations, to help make one's way through life.

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