Researchers suggest that sharing books with very young children establishes physical closeness and supports the development of meaningful social bonds and attachments.

Talking about what is happening in the book evokes curiosity and exposes the child to new ideas, sounds and words. Caregivers who read to their children or talk about what they see in books are building curiosity, initiative to learn as well as secure bonds with their children. Children with secure bonds with caregivers also tend to have more initiative and healthy approaches to learning.

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