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The Daily Dad

Books Are Door-Shaped Portals

May 15, 2020
02:36
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Discover the transformative power of books as the hosts discuss how reading can unlock new worlds, foster empathy, and ignite a lifelong love for learning in children.
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  • Books are door-shaped portals that transport and connect readers across different times and places, allowing them to escape their own experiences and explore new worlds.
  • Creating a reading culture within our families, by sharing and discussing books, reading together, or having a family book club, helps foster a love of reading and provides valuable life lessons and opportunities for personal growth.

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The Power of Books as Portals

Books are described as door-shaped portals that can transport and connect readers across different times and places. In today's fast-paced digital age, it can be easy to overlook the profound impact that books can have. Reading allows us to escape our own experiences, gain wisdom from others' stories, and explore new worlds. Encouraging children to read and providing them with access to books is an important way to help them navigate the challenges and loneliness of life.

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