At Hebrew Day School, we believe reading is an integral part of education as it allows children to develop vital skills they can use throughout their lives. By reading stories, readers can interact with the characters and better understand the story and its moral values. Reading materials can also help with spelling, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary building – all areas necessary for effective communication. Most importantly, reading increases knowledge and imagination; exploring new ideas can help young minds grow in new ways. Furthermore, children can apply critical thinking to analyze prose or literature when reading. In short, reading builds language proficiency and provides numerous personal benefits that will help children excel in school and beyond. Novel choice varies by grade level based on teacher preference and general appropriateness for each class year to year.