# Pick a book from a low shelf

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Set a few board books on a low shelf or in a basket where your toddler can see the covers\. Let them pick one, carry it to you, and sit together to read\. Rotate the choices every few days\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration: 10 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Books
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Choosing a book by themselves gives your toddler a say in what you read together, and that makes sharing it feel like theirs\.

## Benefit

Making choices

## Materials

- Low shelf or basket
- Board books

## Safety note

Anchor any shelf to the wall so it cannot tip over, and choose sturdy board books\.