bookshelf builder 

Reading together provides opportunities for  human contact, affection, attention and shared laughter - all of which lead to deeper connections.

nurture parent-child bonding

Being read to improves a child's ability to absorb and mentally organize information by 30%.

build lifelong capacity to learn

Books can be used to fill idle time, including at meal times.  Children can be entertained and satisfied with engaging books more often than we think.

reduce screen time by half