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Every time you read or tell stories to your baby or young child, you are helping their young brains to develop and grow strong. And it’s never too early to start – do it from the moment they’re born! Even if they are too young to understand everything you’re saying, the sound of your voice is boosting their brain development with every word.
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Your baby is growing more alert and engaged, making now the perfect time to introduce and explore more books together.

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The Importance of Reading Reading with your young child is fun, easy, and free. But it’s also a powerful activity that boosts your child’s brain and language development every time you do it, so do it every day!
Raising a ReaderHere you’ll find out how to raise your child to be a reader by building a home full of language and love.
How to Read with your Child at Every AgeBabies are born ready to learn, explore, and discover. Make reading an important part of their world. Here you’ll find out ways to read with your baby.
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Book ListsYour baby is growing more alert and engaged, making now the perfect time to introduce and explore more books together.
Beyond the Words: Storytelling with Your ChildReading goes far beyond the written words on a page. It’s an opportunity for you to connect with your child while engaging in language together. Storytelling is a wonderful way to do this, and it doesn’t require a book – only your voice and your imagination.
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