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Teaching our infants and toddlers to read and to enjoy reading will help them be successful in their future. Early reading promotes early literacy by establishing a solid foundation for learning literacy skills. It helps children understand that words in a book have meaning and therefore increases a child's vocabulary. Furthermore, it instills the notion that reading is something that is fun, and fosters a life-long love for reading. Go here to learn how to plan reading experiences that are appropriate for your child's age.