Books Quote by Emilie Buchwald
““Emilie Buchwald quotes Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Children’s Literacy Development, Emilie Buchwald, 1995
Children develop reading habits by being read to by caregivers, forming early literacy foundations.
In simple terms: Kids learn to read when adults read to them.
Read aloud regularly to foster lifelong reading.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parent‑child bedtime stories
- classroom read‑aloud sessions
- library storytimes
- home literacy routines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can busy parents integrate reading into daily life?
- What alternative models support early reading?
If children lack access to reading adults, habit formation stalls.