“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.”
– Jacqueline Kennedy
Let’s have a moment to remember your childhood, what comes to your mind? I bet the first few things that you remember are your childhood buddies, toys, and also your favorite story books. Whether the stories were about finding your little prince, the selflessness of a giving tree, or King Midas and his golden touch, everyone has their favorite ones regardless of their hobbies and interests. Even as adults, we can retrospect to our favorite childhood books and pass them down to our children.
Reading is one of the most exquisite and priceless gifts you can give to your child. When you start reading to your child in infancy and during preschool, you show them that reading is fun and exciting. It opens up a new world to them where they encounter exciting new things through stories and maybe even live the stories' adventures. In addition, reading to your children can help teach kids to value the importance of reading books and stories. Introducing books early will also help children’s cognitive development, language, and social-emotional development. Parents can also benefit from reading books to their children as it strengthens bonding and helps to build relationships.
Kids are unique with extraordinary personalities and a lot of different interests. Children, whether they love sports, monsters, or trains, there are stories for kids of every stripe. Reading books will expand their understanding of the world from a different perspective and stimulate their imaginations. Reading is associated with reduced aggression, helps the little ones develop their communication skills, and makes the children more expressive.
A beloved book lasts a lifetime! When you visit a bookstore or look through a chest of childhood souvenirs, nothing triggers warm memories like seeing the title of your childhood favorite. The books you give as gifts to children today may end up becoming a gateway to the past — and of course, you’ll be a part of that cherished memory.