Good Books Are Not Hard To Find!

August is usually a very warm month in Toronto, filled with days of summer activities. Interestingly enough, one of these special days encourages the importance of reading. Luckily, print material is readily available, not just with the use of technology (as a last resort), but with a visit to one of the 100 Toronto Public Library locations.

Reading to children on a daily basis encourages language development at any age, but the benefits of reading are lifelong. Often the struggle to read stems from the search for time, however, like scheduling a meal or a nap, making time to read with your child should also be considered a vital activity conducted each day.

Physical books, compared to digital books, are tangible items which can be held by children regardless of their reading ability. The activity of turning pages in a book and visualizing the sequence of events throughout a story gives children the opportunity to actively engage in the messages imparted to them. This becomes incredibly evident when children are offered the choice between a physical book, or a book displayed to them on a screen. Just notice the difference when visiting your local library. The engagement is palpable!