It is a fact that reading together remains the single most effective way to help children become proficient readers.

Parents who read 1 picture book with their children every day provide their children with exposure to an estimated 78,000 words each year.

Children who enjoy being read to are more likely to want to learn to read themselves.

Reading together develops vocabulary, comprehension, and general knowledge needed for academic success.

Reading introduces children to "rare" words that they may not hear in everyday conversation.