Enjoy Daily Adventures With Kids' Books

Reading is part of the nightly routine for most little ones and a fantastic way to establish a love of books from an early age. Enhance your little one's personal library by shopping the incredible collection of kids' books available at West Elm. These books don't just make a fantastic addition to your personal collection; they are also a great gift idea for any new parent or young child on your gift list. You can even mix-and-match them with kids' toys to help create a more grand gift.

Tips For Selecting the Ideal Kids' Books

With so many different kids' books available to you, discovering the ones that will become a part of your weekly rotation is all about taking a few key book features into consideration, including:

• Consider Topic: Children's books can be educational, they can take you on a phenomenal adventure, or they can promote imagination with magical destinations. Consider the personality of your little one and the topic of the book. Mix-and-match many different genres of children's books throughout your collection and you'll have the right book on-hand for every reading mood.
• Reading Level: At first, you are going to be reading stories to your little one, but as they grow they will use the same books to help develop their own reading skills. As you shop, consider the reading level of the child and choose books that will challenge them without frustrating them. Of course, always having you nearby to help with a difficult word will turn it into a family affair.
• Durability: Babies are going to be hard on books. Start off with board books that are specifically designed to hold up to the rougher hands of your first readers. As your children grow up, you can start phasing out board books and looking for more traditional books with paper pages.
• Illustrations: There's nothing quite like a colorful and beautifully illustrated children's book, so make sure to check out the cover as an indication of the illustration style. 

As you start to build up your collection of kids' books, make sure you have a safe and accessible way to display your books. West Elm provides a wide range of fashionable bookcases to choose from, making it easy to keep their favorite stories within easy reach. For smaller collections, consider displaying them on shelves or in a large, decorative basket. A basket placed next to a chair keeps favorite reads within easy reach.