A. Another is to read to them. Researchers found that 80%of children surveyed say they love being read to. Children aged 6 to 11 whose parents do not read to them anymore say they miss it.
B. The researchers also suggest permitting children to choose their own books. Of all the 6-to 17-year-olds in the study, over 90%said their favorite books are those they chose for themselves.
C. For some people, the warmest memories from childhood come from being read a great story. But reading to children does more than create warm memories. It develops children's language skills and increases their ability to succeed in school.
D. The researchers identify some ways to develop a love of reading in a child. One is simply to have books at home. Elizabeth once wrote and illustrated children's books, so the family always have plenty to read. All her children learn from books.
E. A new report says reading aloud is so important that parents should start as soon as their children are born and continue to read aloud even after their children can read by themselves. For young children, parents should ask questions about the book.
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