When your child plays with LEGO blocks and then reads about the characters in engaging LEGO books, they have the chance to connect rich narratives to their favorite toys.
Doing so not only sparks their imagination and creativity during play (and might encourage them to write their own stories about unique LEGO characters), but it also makes reading more enticing for them.
What’s more, several LEGO books blend the made-up world with the real world through nonfiction titles like LEGO Nonfiction: Big Book of Animals. This builds your child’s critical thinking skills as they connect what they’re reading to what they see all around them.
When kids create favorite characters from LEGO books with their own blocks, they’re also sharpening their critical thinking skills — and practicing problem-solving and attention to detail.
But overall, perhaps one of the important things your child will gain from LEGO books is the love of reading. After all, when kids get to choose the books they read based on their favorite toys, they’re more likely to stick with reading and build their skills.
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