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„It is often wrongly assumed that creating a more literate environment for primary age children is just a job for

„On average in Europe, 18 % of fourth grade students (13 % of girls, 24 % of boys) reported never or almost never

„Fourth grade students who reported that they have more than 100 books at home scored 43 points higher in PIRLS

„Getting books and other reading materials into every family’s home – especially to provide reading materials for parents and children

„The involvement of fathers is […] very important for children’s learning and development. Seeing fathers read in the home provides

„Motivation is the driving force behind learning and parents play a key role in children’s attitudes and motivation to read.

„In the Netherlands, there are various programmes that work with local libraries and the local agencies for parents and new-born

„In Finland, a maternity pack is available for free to all families with a new-born child including clothes and other

„Parents and teachers and others not only need to provide children with books, but also to take the time to

„The visibility and availability of books and other reading materials are key components of a reading culture at home, in