"Enabling children to enjoy reading is one of the most important gifts a
parent can do. Kids will learn reading skills in school, but they will
come to associate reading with work, not pleasure. As a result, they may
lose their desire to read, effecting their schoolwork and desire to
learn. When a parent shares an exciting story with a child, and in turn,
gets excited with the child, the parent is showing how much fun reading
can be. Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, encourages
parents to lead by example by stating; "Make sure your children see you
reading for pleasure other than at read-aloud time. Share with them your
enthusiasm for whatever you are reading". Article Source: The Importance Of Reading To Children. By Melinda Franklin
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