Have fun using this guide to build your child's reading confidence, gently pushing them beyond the limits of their comfort zone. Sharing books with young children builds a sense of security and helps them explore their environment as they progress through school - gaining an understanding of the world beyond their own immediate surroundings.
Parents sometimes have difficulty in choosing the right level of reading material for their children. This guide identifies books for children, at various ages or reading levels. Guideline recommendations are made in categories including Developing Readers (aged 4 to 6 in junior and senior infants classes), Newly Confident Readers (aged 7 to 8 in 1st and 2nd classes), Confident Readers (aged 9 to 10 in 3rd and 4th classes), Reluctant and Less Confident Readers (aged 9 to 14).
All books listed in the guide are available through your local Dublin City Council library.
Compiled and annotated by Rosemary Hetherington, Children's Librarian, Dublin City Public Libraries.