An enjoyment of books is developed early in life. From the moment an infant is born, he or she needs to be read to.
Reading helps babies understand language and helps their language develop appropriately.
When an infant is held and read to, or a song is sung to him, a highly intimate and personal relationship develops between him and the adult. Simple, everyday events tell young children their parents love and value them. Parents who read usually have children who are interested in books and reading. Early on, children model their parents' attitudes toward books. Let your child see you enjoying magazines, books, and newspapers.