Why is reading important in Childrens lives?

• Books help children devleop vital language skills.

• Reading can open up new worlds and enrich children's lives.

• Reading can enhance childrens's social skills.

• Reading can improve hand-eye coordination.

• The more we read the more informed we are. It's the means to upgrade ourselves constantly. Reading helps us keep abreast of the times.

• Reading helps develop creative and critical thinking skills. It develops vocabulary, sharpens language skills and leads to greater cognitive development. It leads to a better understanding of self.

• Children who are introduced to reading at an early age are seen to have a better understanding of phonics. They acquire language skills with ease, have a richer vocabulary and possess greater cognitive abilities.