10 Great Reasons to Read | Family Reading Partnership

• 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!