Reading allows us to be transported from our own world to another. Between the pages of a book, we can become immersed in the lives of fictional characters and learn about a culture entirely different from our own. We can also learn new words and phrases, experience a range of emotions, and acquire skills and knowledge. Because of the learning potential, the effects of reading on child development are vast and multiple studies have highlighted its benefits. As such, teachers and parents are in a great position to ensure reading is a key part of children’s daily routine. The importance of reading for children cannot be underestimated. Reading for pleasure can benefit a child’s education, social and cognitive development, wellbeing, and mental health.

Every week we visit the School Library, borrow, and return books and read…