3 Tips for Choosing Age-Appropriate Children’s Books

Sometimes finding an age-appropriate book is as easy as matching your child’s age to the reading level printed on the back of a book. For example, if your student is 10 years old, then you can look for books in the 9–12 age bracket.

Another method for finding their reading level is to use a tool called a Lexile reading measure. The Lexile reading measure can help kids of all reading levels find books and other reading resources. 

But before you rely on this method, remember that every child is different. Struggling readers may fall below the average reading level for their age or grade, while advanced readers may be several levels ahead. 

Additionally, levels of difficulty vary within reading levels and Lexile ranges. For example, if a book uses a lot of figurative language, metaphors, idioms, or hyperbole, it will be more challenging to understand than other books in the same Lexile range.

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