This week we celebrate National Young Readers Week and Children's Book Week, depending on where you live in the world. Stories are such a fundamental part of childhood. We can all remember our favourite's, from fairy tales, to adventures, to the classics, all these narratives gave life to our imaginations. The character's become real to us as the story is relayed, or read. There is also the actual benefits of reading stories, well known to science.

7 Benefits of Reading to Children

• Supported cognitive development.
• Improved language skills.
• Preparation for academic success.
• Developing a special bond with your child.
• Increased concentration and discipline.
• Improved imagination and creativity.
• Cultivating a lifelong love of reading.

So, part from having that special time with your children, you are laying down the foundation for their future learning as well.

I have written two younger children stories with Rumble's First Scare and Ockleberries to the Rescue. And older kids will enjoy Clickety Click and Creature Hunt on Planet Toaria. In all of these narratives, I delight, teach, and give a sense of self to the readers. You can find them all across the inline purchase sites, in several libraries and local bookstores. around Alberta.