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It is never too early to start sharing books and stories with your child. There are so many reasons why reading aloud and sharing picture books are important for your child: enhancing communication, language development and improving cognition are just some. Reading every day will also enable you to bond with your child and have a positive impact on emotional well-being. 

Reading tips!

  • Share books every day.
  • Get into character and be enthusiastic.
  • Make up your own stories.
  • Ask lots of questions about the pictures on the page.
  • Ask your child to guess what might happen next.
  • Read a calming bedtime story.
Here are some wonderful ways to enjoy literature and reading with your child.

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