Janet is reading a storybook aloud to her 2-year-old daughter,Abigail.Abigail's father says,"Why are you bothering? It's not like she's going to learn to read from that." What would you tell Abigail's father about reading to preschoolers?

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Research shows that reading aloud to preschoolers has a positive impact on their literacy development. Children whose parents read to them as preschoolers tend to have better reading skills in elementary school. Reading aloud to young children also promotes language development, improves listening skills, and fosters a love of books and learning. So, Abigail's father is wrong to think that reading to her is pointless.

Janet Is Reading a Storybook Aloud to Her 2-Year-Old Daughter,Abigail