Why to Read: The Power Of Telling Stories

Friday, August 6, 2021

 
Do you worry that reading is boring? Are there reading materials for tweens that are age-appropriate and engaging? Hi-Lo Books, high interest low reading age books, were created with specifically these needs in mind. They feature content written at lower reading levels, but the content is still exciting and interesting to read! This article will be going over some of the benefits of reading these types of books.

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The Power of Stories

It's likely that your life has been impacted by a good story. In fact, research shows that the power of telling stories can have positive effects on mental and physical health when used in therapeutic settings. Consider how traditional healing practices often involve connecting with ancestors who possess certain skills or knowledge needed for today’s challenges? And don't we all seek comfort from friends and family members during difficult times? These are some examples where storytelling is an integral part of both therapy and social support systems.
 
The Benefits of Reading

The first benefit to reading a book such as this is you can increase your vocabulary by learning new words from context clues or definitions given in the glossary section found on every page. The second benefit is being able to have discussions about tough topics - such as bullying, making friends, and getting into trouble without feeling embarrassed because it's all presented through fiction stories which makes them easier to approach than if it was reality. And finally, reading these types of reading books helps tweens to develop the reading skills they need for school.

One way that Hi-Lo Books promotes reading development is with interactive features at the end of each chapter - where there are questions related to what was read so far along with answers provided and an illustration that relates back to the story shared.
 
More Benefits of Reading

The benefits don't stop here. You can also find books for younger kids, like "Danny's Dinosaur", which is written in simple English sentences about a boy who finds his missing toy dinosaur! Danny’s Dinosaur covers topics such as friendship, honesty, and responsibility all through fun rhymes and bright illustrations - perfect for any young kid looking for reading material they will enjoy reading again and again.

Can reading Hi-lo books be beneficial for children? Absolutely! There are many benefits to reading these types of reading material, ranging from increasing vocabulary and fostering discussions about tough topics - all the way to assisting in reading skills development while reading entertaining content! You can find these types of reading materials on both younger readers such as toddlers or even preschool-aged kiddos along with older elementary school age kids that would read a preteen's book called "Tweener" reading books.

Let’s Recap:

You can increase your vocabulary by learning new words from context clues or definitions given in the glossary section found on every page.

Reading these types of reading books allows for difficult discussions, such as bullying, making friends, and getting into trouble without feeling embarrassed because it's all presented through fiction stories which makes them easier to approach than if it was reality.

Finally, reading these types of reading books helps tweens develop the reading skills they need for school with interactive features at the end of each chapter - where there are questions related to what was read so far along with answers provided and an illustration that relates back to the story shared.



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