Parents create a reading environment at home when they ...

• encourage reading in bed at night
• read books they as well as their children enjoy
• show their love of books by giving them as gifts
• display magazines, newspapers, and lists
• read themselves so their children have positive role models
• encourage conversations about books
• offer several questions and explanations when reading with their children
• read together every day
• regularly visit the local library
• are good listeners -- positive, relaxed, and encouraging
• encourage reading for recreation and pleasure

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