"Reading" a picture book with you gives your child exposure to the words for objects outside her immediate experience, and nourishes not just her language, but her imagination as well. By reading books with you, as well as having a concentration and attention span rewarded, your child begins to associate words, language, and imagination with an emotionally pleasant and fun experience.

"Reading" a picture book with you gives your child exposure to the words for objects outside her immediate experience, and nourishes not just her language, but her imagination as well. By reading books with you, as well as having a concentration and attention span rewarded, your child begins to associate words, language, and imagination with an emotionally pleasant and fun experience.

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