In a world filled with glowing screens, instant downloads, and endless digital entertainment, it might seem surprising that children still reach for physical books. Yet time and time again, kids choose the weight of a story in their hands, the turn of a page, and the familiar comfort of a well-loved book . Real books have not disappeared in the digital age because they offer something screens cannot fully replace. They offer presence, connection, and a kind of magic that feel

Children may have small voices, but the feelings behind their words are anything but small. Long before kids can explain their emotions clearly, they express them through simple words, gestures, and stories. Storytime plays a powerful role in this process. It gives children language for what they feel, reassurance that their emotions are normal, and a safe space to explore big ideas in gentle ways. Through stories, children learn that words are more than sounds on a page. Wo