1. Supports emotional development and self esteem
2. Builds important teacher/parent-child bonds
3. Shows that reading is important
4. Builds language and critical-thinking skills
5. Stimulates brain development
6. Increases vocabulary
7. Boosts comprehension and attention span
8. Stimulates imagination, creativity, and curiosity
9. Helps the child become a better writer
10. It’s FUN!
Courtesy of Read To Me International