Over time, young children begin to understand a picture book’s storylines and illustrations more deeply. They’re able to respond to questions about the illustrations or how a character feels.

The benefits of reading to kids are numerous and vital for their development. From building language skills and expanding vocabulary to fostering a love for learning, this simple habit can make a ...

Audiobooks and read-to-me books (or read-along books) for kids are similar. However, read-to-me books also contain text and illustrations so that children can also learn to read.

Reading aloud to kids isn’t just about bonding and teaching them to love books. It very much accomplishes those things, but it also exercises their growing brains in valuable ways other ...

by Teresa Buyikian , May 27, 2025 For over 40 years, kids nationwide have competed to win a personal pan pizza for reading a certain number of books for the Pizza Hut Book It Summer Reading Program.