Jessica is reading a story book aloud to her 3-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 has shown that reading to preschoolers can have a positive impact on their literacy development. Children whose parents read to them as preschoolers tend to have better language and reading skills in elementary school. Additionally, reading to children can help develop a love of books and a desire to read, which can also contribute to their future reading success. Therefore, Abigail's father is incorrect in his belief that reading to her at this age is not beneficial.

Jessica Is Reading a Story Book Aloud to Her 3-Year-Old