Your love and consideration of her are adorable! Reading with my children was always one of our favorite times together. Their father even read to them before they were born! I doubted that it would have a positive effect until our oldest became a robotics engineer after “listening to” his Daddy’s nightly readings of excerpts from Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. So, who knows?
I loved Charlotte’s Web; in fact, I just listened to the wonderful Audible version with Meryl Streep. Three may be a little young for that book but please keep it in mind for a delightful choice later.
The most beloved books are those chosen by her. Can you take her to the library or a store and let her guide you? Does she love fairies or critters or dinosaurs or babies or construction equipment? Books with beautiful illustrations are always a good choice for young children since they have something to look at while you read.
My kids loved sing-songy books like Dr. Seuss. ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ book with pull tabs and interactive things that moved were very fun. Richard Scarry’s illustrations are elaborately detailed like coloring books. Some books have things for the child to do as the story progresses like covering the character with a tiny blanket. She might enjoy being part of an activity rather than just passively listening all the time.
The most important thing is just relax and have fun. My wise (dearly departed) Mama always said “kids are little human barometers. They not only reflect the weather outside but also the ‘temperature’ of their most trusted adults.” If you are happy, she will be happy too. So wise!
Your granddaughter is blessed and so are you. Have a fabulous visit!
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