Research shows that the seemingly simple act of being read to brings remarkable health and happiness benefits. It stimulates thought and memory, encourages the sharing of ideas and feelings, hopes and fears. It enriches our lives and minds. 
This unique book offers a selection of prose and poetry especially suitable for reading aloud to children. It includes extracts ranging from modern day favourites (David Almond, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Neil Gaiman) to old classics (Kipling, Dickens, E. Nesbit), and features a foreword from Michael Morpurgo. Each piece has been chosen by the Reader Organisation, whose team has unique experience in the effect and benefits of books that immediately capture children's interest and imagination.
All royalties in full will go to The Reader Organisation, the leading UK charity for reading and health.
                        
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            Publication Date
                        
                        
                        10 July 2014
                    
                    
                        
                            Publisher
                        
                        
                        Doubleday Childrens
                    
                    
                        
                            Book Type
                        
                        
                        Paperback / softback
                    
                     
                        
                            ISBN
                        
                        
                        9780857534170