Language and Illustration play a huge role in early literacy. Preparing younger children for reading by the time they start attending school is imperative in order to further education and lay a foundation for learning. Picture books are an important aspect of children's literature that guides early literacy components.
by Saroj Ghoting from earlylit.net.
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