Reading to children not only increases their imaginative skills but it promotes a desire for reading and learning basic skills required for reading and comprehension. Reading is a valuable thing to do because it gives experience of different types of language, rhythms and sounds. Children who are exposed to plenty of language (books and conversation) tend to do better at school. It teaches about many topics which wouldn't come up in conversation. It is a wonderful way to bond with a child. It is very calming.

Cheryl reads the kids a story

This is the Library

Isaiah and Trevor relax with a book