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,
, found early reading and availability of books at home predicted higher reading scores.