Picture books help children to develop their imaginations, find empathy for others and take pride in what makes them unique – all of which make for good adults ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

Study after study confirms that reading aloud to your kids has numerous benefits. We know that it promotes language ...

We've all heard about the benefits of learning to read quietly and independently. A big part of learning at school is all about reading, but it's not always easy to find time for more reading at home.

EdSource · How a California professor once coded secrets in music (rebroadcast) As a teacher in San Jose Unified, Seena Hawley made a point of reading aloud to her fourth and fifth graders every day.

A new British survey from data company Nielsen and publisher HarperCollins found that the number of parents reading aloud to their preschool-age kids declined to just 41 percent, from 64 percent in ...

We’ve all heard about the benefits of learning to read quietly and independently. A big part of learning at school is all about reading, but it’s not always easy to find time for more reading at home.