THE POWER OF READING

• Stories provoke curiosity and discussion
• Books provide inspiration, thought and reflection
• Listening to stories assists in the development of literacy skills and language development
• Reading a variety of books exposes learners to a wide range of language features and vocabulary
• Books and stories fill a mind with knowledge
• Exposure to books contributes to the understanding of print concepts (e.g. left to right, right to bottom)
• Picture books help readers to develop an appreciation for art and writing
• Stories stimulate empathy, imagination and play
• Sitting down with a book provides people with a time for quiet and calmness in their busy lives