Long before children can read a sentence or recognize a letter, they understand stories through pictures. An image can make them laugh, feel safe, feel brave, or feel curious without a single word being spoken. In children’s books, illustrations are not decorations added after the fact. They are language. They are emotion. They are often the very first way a child learns how stories work. Art that speaks without words holds a special kind of magic. It reaches children wher

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