You may have tangible wealth untold
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be.
I had a Mother who read to me. Gillilan (1869 - 1954)
Just incase you needed them, here are some excellent reasons to read with your little'ns...
1. When you hold children and give them attention, they know you love them.
2. Reading to children will encourage them to become readers.
3. Children’s books today are so good, they’re fun for adults, too.
4. Illustrations in children’s books rank with the best, giving children a life long feeling for good art.
5. Books are one way of passing on your values.
6. Book will enable a child’s imagination to soar.
7. Until children learn to read themselves. They will think you create magic.
8. Reading together helps develop a child’s attention span.
9. When you give children this gift, you create special memories that last a lifetime.
Source: “Relatives As Parents Program” - Orange County Extension.
10. So you can get some peace and quiet when they start enjoying books on their own!
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