Why read to babies? Ten Minutes a Day Tip

There is a wealth of evidence to show that children can benefit from someone reading aloud to them:

*Books make a baby’s life more interesting and bring a variety to the way we communicate.

*Books enhance language development and develop a child’s imagination.

*Reading is fun and is a special bonding activity between a parent and child.

*Reading provides an easy way of talking to a child.

*Children that grow up in a book rich environment are more likely to associate reading with pleasure and to later become successful readers themselves.