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Every setting needs a good supply of information books, and they should include scenes the children can relate to, says Judith Stevens in our series on building a library Information texts are a core part of any book collection. There is evidence that some children, especially boys, are more drawn to information texts than to storybooks.

Information texts are a core part of any book collection. There is evidence that some children, especially boys, are more drawn to information texts than to storybooks.

Young boys often prefer to gather facts and information from books as part of their own quest to make sense of the world around them. They seek to find out 'why things happen' and 'how things work'. The knowledge that they gather helps them to feel safe and offers the sense of security that girls often find in storybooks.

So, when selecting books to support any theme, practitioners should ensure that high-quality information texts feature prominently.

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