Reading story books to children can have many benefits, including:
Cognitive development
Reading can help children think and understand, including remembering, problem solving, and decision-making.
Vocabulary
Children learn new words from listening to stories, which can help them become readers.
Empathy
Reading fiction can help children understand and empathize with others.
Imagination and creativity
Children can imagine the characters, settings, and events in their minds as they listen to or read stories.
Concentration
Reading improves focus and concentration by training the brain to keep its attention on the page.
Bonding time
Reading with children can be a calming and bonding time for both parents and children.
Love of reading
Children can learn to love books and develop a sense of being a lovable person.