We love books .......

• Looks at books independently 
• Handles books carefully 
• Holds books the correct way up and turns the pages 

• Shows awareness of rhyme and alliteration 
• Listens to and joins in with stories, one to one and in small groups 
• Joins in with repeated refrains and anticipates key events and phrases in rhymes and stories

• Listens to stories with increasing attention and recall 

• We enjoy visiting the library for stories 
• Has some favourite stories, rhymes, songs and poems
• Repeats words or phrases from familiar stories 

• Listens with interest to the noises adults make when the read
• Begin to ask simple questions 

• Interested in books and may have a favourite 
• Handles books and printed materials with interest

• Handles books carefully 
• Enjoys looking at books 

• Copies familiar expressions 
• Shows interest in books 

The children enjoy exploring our story sacks. This one is 'The Hungry Caterpillar'