LSC 300 L
Literature for Children
Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven CT

CONTENTS:
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Five and Six Year Olds
Seven and Eight Year Olds
Nine and Ten Year Olds
Eleven and Twelve Year Olds
What is reading?
Tips for reading to children
Kids & Reading Home

Preschoolers

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

• Use words to express themselves
• Struggle for independence: "wanna do it myself"
• Play with language, sing-song, nonsense sounds
• Enjoy Sesame Street and Big Bird
• Are fascinated by other children, share grudgingly
• May create an imaginary friend
• Are fearful of the dark and strangers
• Like simple folktales but not fairytales