The benefits of reading a book are seemingly infinite. Here are some of our favorite benefits that we have seen firsthand in our family. ? An improved imagination! ? Many children have a vivid imagination, and reading stories helps to develop that part of the brain. We...

Did you know every week Merriam-Webster releases weekly vocabulary words for kids? Here are the words published on December 7th. Their weekly vocabulary lists are for kids ages 8-12. The list features words frequently encountered in age-appropriate books. A good vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors...