Tempted to hand your toddler or preschooler a screen? Here’s why you should read out loud to them instead! This post has the scoop on the importance of reading in the early years, reading out loud benefits, the best books for toddlers, and the best books for preschoolers. Plus, simple strategies to help you successfully read out loud to your children in the early years, how to get your toddler to stop destroying books, and how to get your toddler to read more.