10 Great Reasons to Read!

• When you hold children and give them this attention, they know you love them.
• Reading to children encourages them to become readers.
• Children's books today are so well-written that they are fun even for adults.
• Illustrations in children's books rank with the best, giving children a lifelong appreciation for beautiful art.
• Books are one great way of passing on your values.
• Books will help your children's imaginations soar.
• Until children learn to read themselves, they will think you create magic.
• Listening to stories will help develop your child's attention span.
• When you give them this gift, you will create memories that last a lifetime.
• Every teacher and librarian you ever meet will thank you!

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