Children who read from early age more likely to have success 

The results of the study have led to calls from one of its authors for the introduction of a large-scale book distribution programme in Ireland, noting such a programme has already been rolled-out in both Britain and the US. Picture: iStock

Children who are read to or read when they are three years old will see better success when reading at aged nine years old, a new study has found.

The study, Indirect Effects of Early Shared Reading and Access to Books on Reading Vocabulary in Middle Childhood, found early reading and availability of books at home predicted higher reading scores.