Why?

When compared to peers who do not have books of their own, children who own books: 

• enjoy reading more 

• read more books

• read more frequently 

• read for longer lengths of time when they do read 

• have more books in the home 

• read more of every kind of material not just books 

• are more likely to have been bought a book as a present 

• are more likely to have ever visited a library or bookshop 

• have more positive attitudes to reading 

• find it easier to find books that interest them 

• have higher attainment