What books should 4 year olds read?

13 Must-Have Books for 4-Year-Olds

Table of Contents

Corduroy. by Don Freeman.
The Book with No Pictures. by B.J. Novak.
How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma.
Sparky!
Richard Scarry’s What Do People Do All Day?
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends.
Kindergarten, Here I Come!
The Day the Crayons Quit.

Are board books appropriate for 4 year olds?

Board books are generally accepted as being for the consumption of our youngest and most immediately impressionable readers. The ideal age range for kids board books is infant or baby to 4 years old.

What should a child be able to read at 4?

Most children will be able to learn a few sight words at the age of four (e.g. is, it, my, me, no, see, and we) and around 20 sight words by the end of their first year of school. Knowing the first 100 high frequency sight words will give your child around half of the words they need for reading.

Can 4 year olds read chapter books?

Generally speaking, children become ready to transition to kids’ chapter books at around age 7 or 8. Some children are naturally enthusiastic about diving into chapter books — especially if they took an active role in the read-alouds you shared, holding the book, flipping the pages, and memorizing parts of the story.

What should my 4 year old know academically?

Count 10 or more objects. Correctly name at least four colors and three shapes. Recognize some letters and possibly write their name. Better understand the concept of time and the order of daily activities, like breakfast in the morning, lunch in the afternoon, and dinner at night.

What’s the difference between hardcover and board book?

Hard cover books have a cardboard cover and thin pages. Board books have all pages of cardboard.

What age are Julia Donaldson books for?

Ideal for children aged 5–7 who are starting to read more independently, this chapter book series by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks follows the adventures of the magically mischievous Princess Mirror-Belle.

How do you know if your 4 year old is gifted?

The range for average intelligence is 85 to 115, and children whose IQ scores are at least 130 are usually considered gifted. IQ scores higher than 150 are considered highly gifted. Sometimes an IQ score of 120 qualifies a child for a school district’s gifted program, but even basic guidelines vary from state to state.

How much can a 4 year old read?

(Here’s why BOB Books are often the first kids can read on their own!) On average, a 4-year-old knows about 1,500 words, but don’t start counting! If your child’s vocabulary is increasing — and she shows an interest in learning and using new words — she’s on track.

What kind of books do 4 year olds like to read?

They still love picture books and prefer books that make them think and broaden their horizons. Many 4 year-olds are ready to listen to chapter book read-alouds. Preschoolers love to ask questions and hypothesize answers.

What do 4-year-olds like to read?

What are the best books for kids to read about deforestation?

Farewell to Shady Glade by Bill Peet is the tale of a group of animals driven from their home due to construction and deforestation. The animals travel on top of a train across various landscapes until they land in their new home. You Choose by Nick Sharrat is one of those books that both of my kids come back to over and over again.

Is your 4-year-old ready for chapter book read-alouds?

Many 4 year-olds are ready to listen to chapter book read-alouds. Preschoolers love to ask questions and hypothesize answers. Repetition is still key. They love to return to favorite books over and over.