Books can prepare a child for her first visit to the dentist or her first day of school. Through books, children can learn about people who are different from the people they know. Reading about the unfamiliar can make it less scary. Sharing stories with your child can help him deal with problems. Many characters in books feel that way, too.
Books help develop a child's imagination.
Books teach her to think about life creatively. Books make parenting easier. Once your child has learned to enjoy reading, books provide a fun activity. When you have to wait to see the doctor or sit still in the car, reading will make time pass quickly. Books can be funny, amazing, sad, or inspiring.