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    3 Unexpected Benefits Derived From Picture Books

    Picture books are the reading material of childhood. They line nursery bookshelves, dominatethe children’s section at local libraries and bookstores, and comprise our arsenal of bedtime reading material. Aimed at the 8-and-under crowd, beautifully illustrated, relatively sparse in words, and 32 pages in length; picture books are fun to look at, captivating to read, and are a perfect filler for that space between bath time and bed time. Here is a brief look at how our children benefit from exposure to picture books.

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