Mum's the word: Read between the lines to develop a child’s imagination

I remember reading so much as a child and can recall the books that I loved. I loved reading at nighttime with my parents and as I got older enjoyed books of my choice on my own. I also really loved reading during the summer.
We have a family cottage that we spend most of our summers at and some of my favourite memories during those years was reading books on the porch and being so proud of myself when I learned new words or finished a book.