{"title":"24-36","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 to 36 Months: Growing Independence and Language\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToddlers at this stage are eager learners who enjoy talking, asking questions, and imitating what they hear. Books with simple plots, familiar routines, and everyday experiences can capture their attention. Stories with rhyme, rhythm, and repetition invite participation, while books about feelings, friendships, and problem-solving help build empathy and understanding. Reading together becomes more conversational as children listen, respond, make connections, and begin telling parts of the story in their own way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Older Toddlers Like in Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple stories with familiar characters and everyday routines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhyming and repetitive language that invites them to join in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilly stories, funny books, and playful sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks about feelings, friendships, sharing, and solving simple problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed pictures with many familiar objects to find, name, and discuss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks about children, families, animals, food, vehicles, and other favorite subjects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCounting books and simple books about colors, shapes, sizes, and opposites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStories that encourage movement, singing, pretending, and making sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePredictable stories that encourage children to guess what might happen next\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks that reflect familiar experiences while introducing new people, places, and ideas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturdy board books as well as picture books with paper pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren at this age often want to hear the same stories repeatedly. Repetition builds familiarity, vocabulary, confidence, and the joy of being able to participate in a favorite book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"24-36-months","title":"Explore This Age \u0026 Stage","description":"","brand":"SERVING BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45268795850940,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8079\/2764\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-08_at_4.19.19_PM.png?v=1762661964"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8079\/2764\/collections\/18-to-24-mont-old-asian-baby-happy-headshot_800x800_d6d88ddb-d7ac-401d-8bc8-46ddb22df755.png?v=1762637692","url":"https:\/\/servingbooks.com\/collections\/24-36.oembed","provider":"SERVING BOOKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}