Ziggy Marley Quotes

It is my desire to break the destructive generational cycle of illiteracy in the home by focusing on the children. Reading to your child has so much value as a parent because it opens the lines of communication.

I agree that a love of reading is a great gift for a parent to pass on to his or her child.

If you are a kid, reading is really important stuff.

I read to my kids every night.

The break down for kids is communication. Music helps bring that bond.

Reading with my children is incredibly important to me and a wonderful way to spend time together as a family, exploring magical worlds through books and stories.

If one can judge from the letters that I receive, it would seem that there are many thousands of children who would like me to speak or to read to them.

One of my favorite things to do with my children is to read to them.

I have three kids, so children's literature is a big part of my life.

We've always read to the kids, every night both kids get books. That's really important, and they love books. Our daughter is obsessed with reading and books, so it's really sweet. She has her own little personal library.

When you are a father, when you talk to your son or your daughter for the first time, they don't understand you. Of course, you have patience, and you keep talking to them, and eventually they do understand.

I have a great relationship with my kids.

I think kids are excited by language, and they're not always given credit for that.

Part of my job as Children's Laureate is to visit schools and talk about my love of books and stories and encourage them all to do it as well - to read, to write, to never be afraid of their own voice. Because we all have something to say.

I hope to instill, in every child I meet, my love and enthusiasm for reading and stories.

They say great themes make great novels. but what these young writers don't understand is that there is no greater theme than men and women.

There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.

I love to read, I love to watch movies, and I love to be with my children.

I don't know what I'm proudest of. The fact that my kids still talk to me.

As a father, I understand the importance of the bond that develops through reading picture books with your child.

I read to my children, and now they love to read. I encourage parents to carve out just 20 minutes a day. It helps you learn more about them, and really opens the door for you to speak into their life!

Encourage your children to read more and watch television less.

I'm sure most parents read to their children to explain what certain things mean. So books are a good way to convey a message to anybody. Everybody reads.

I prefer films and dramas based on families and relationships - films which focus on love and harmony.

Kids who read are bright.