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The power of touch is vital for both reading and writing

  • Written by Naomi S. Baron, Professor Emerita of Linguistics, American University
The power of touch is vital for both reading and writingIn an increasingly digital world, children still enjoy the sensory power of being able to touch the books they read.Klaus Vedfelt via Getty Images

“Pat the Bunny,” the 1940 classic touch-and-feel book, is still in print – a testament to the value of touch in introducing infants and toddlers to the world of reading. Later, when...

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