Early reading exposes children to new words and concepts that they would otherwise not encounter.

Reading books on various topics broadens their knowledge about the world so when the child starts to read young, they tend to amass a greater width of knowledge compared to their peers.

Storybooks introduce new words to children and expand their vocabulary.

With a larger vocabulary bank and a solid understanding of grammatical structures, they can express their thoughts more fluently and clearly.

Children also learn to use the dialogue they read in books to communicate with other people.

As reading, writing, and speaking are all related, children who have cultivated their reading skills earlier on are more likely to not only have denser vocabulary but also be more verbally fluent and have stronger writing skills.

Reading also trains the mind to remember details in the stories and to analyze quickly new information which helps enhance overall cognitive skills.

Early childhood reading is one of the ways to prevent ADHD.

A child that learns to read has longer attention span and are able to concentrate for extended periods. Being able to stay focus for longer period of time helps them to learn other new skills.

Moreover, in the process of trying to remember characters and situations and other details in the stories, their memorisation ability will also improve.

Words awaken our imagination as our brain tries to translate the text we read into images.

Even in the presence of pictures, our mind will try to visualize the characters and settings.

A highly imaginative mind can generate multiple possible scenarios with a single idea which is an important part of creative thinking and problem-solving.

As children proficiency in reading increases with consistent practice, they will gain confidence in their ability to understand new words independently.

By relating to characters that have overcome challenges, they will also gain a sense of empowerment and feel like they too have the potential to reach greater heights.

Children who enjoy books are more likely to develop a love for learning throughout their lives.

When they read widely, they will encounter new concepts that will trigger their curiosity which in turn will motivate them to research more on the topic.

Over time, they will develop a genuine curiosity of the world and a habit of doing independent in-depth research on whichever piques their interest.

By seeing how characters in books experience emotions, they learn to put themselves in the stories and feel for others.

Developing empathy helps children better understand the motivations and emotions of other people and themselves and help them build relationships.

Through books, children learn about what kind of behavior is socially acceptable and what is frown upon.

They learn about the social norms and traditions of different cultures and learn to be tolerant and accepting of differences.

Children who read widely have a stronger understanding of social cures and have a better idea of how to interact with different members of society.

The relationship between a parent and child becomes stronger when they set aside quality family time to read together.

Reading to a child not only allows the child’s brain to form a connection between what is going on in the story and their own experiences but also makes them feel emotionally connected to the parent.