
How Kids Become Lifelong Shoppers for and Readers of Books
By reading to and with them, adults show children reading is a fun, shared activity. Once kids understand that, they want to “fill and push the cart.”
Culture is Everything
When a family has a culture of reading—when family members choose to read books together with engaging content and rich vocabulary—they send a message to their children that books and reading matter.

Use Precious Moments to Boost Reading Fitness
Taking a few precious moments to read with children whenever possible can accumulate into a sizable boost in learning outcomes.