Which indicator describes using and appreciating books and other texts?

• A. Orients book correctly
• B. Reads from left to right
• C. Recognizes familiar book covers
• D. Uses and appreciates books and other texts

Answer: (D)

Engagement with texts best captures the idea being tested. Using and appreciating books and other texts means the child seeks out reading materials, handles them with interest, and enjoys or values the content and meaning they offer. It reflects a positive attitude toward reading and an understanding that texts are sources of information and enjoyment, not just objects to manipulate. The other indicators describe narrower skills—how a book is held or read direction, or simply recognizing a cover—without capturing the child’s active interest or appreciation for reading. So this broader, more holistic indicator is the strongest fit.