How to Introduce Books to Toddlers and Build Lifelong Readers
08 April 2026

How to Introduce Books to Toddlers and Build Lifelong Readers

Classical Et Cetera

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In this episode of _Classical Et Cetera_ we explore how reading with your child should grow over time, from first books to the great classics. What should you read at each stage? When do things begin to change? We discuss the role of read-alouds, building habits, and why reading together remains essential long after a child learns to read.


*What We're Reading* from This Episode: 


"The Shadows of Men" Abir Mukherjee (Martin)


"The Other Bennet Sister" Janice Hadlow (Tanya)


"Remarkably Bright Creatures" Shelby Van Pelt (Jessica)


"The Fountains of Silence" Ruta Sepetys (Jessica)


"The Correspondent" Virginia Evans (Jessica)


"The Old Man in the Corner" Emmuska Orczy (Paul)