There’s more than a grain of truth in the old saying that it’s never too early to begin reading to your child! From about 6 months onwards your child will delight in reading simple board or cloth books with you. From about 1 -2 years you can progress to books that feature rhyming and repetition, then on to books with more text and simple story lines. Be sure to hold the book where your toddler can easily see the text and pictures, pointing out things of interest as you read.