Choosing books to read with dyslexic children

Waterstones and Dyslexia Action offer this advice on what to look for when choosing books for dyslexic children:

Storybook bullet pointA subject you know the reader is interested in

Storybook bullet pointShort sentences and paragraphs - these help to maintain interest and encourage a feeling of progress

Storybook bullet pointWide margins and plenty of white space - these encourage good reading flow and pace

Storybook bullet pointMargins to the right of the page - it is easier to distinguish between those lines read and those yet to be read

Storybook bullet pointBooks that have pictures or headings - these help navigation and break up text into manageable chunks.

Storybook bullet pointBooks that are printed on tinted paper - they can be easier to read than black text on bright white paper.

Storybook bullet pointBooks that are printed in a clear sans serif font - they're easier for the eyes to follow (click here for examples)

Storybook bullet pointBooks that are well-structured and easy to follow